Which Statement Is Most Accurate About Official Crime Statistics

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which statement is most accurate about official crime statistics?

• A) They overestimate the number of sexual offenses but underestimate property offenses.
• B) They overestimate juvenile crime but underestimate adult crime.
• C) They typically overestimate the true incidence of crime.
• D) They typically underestimate the true incidence of crime.

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