Operationalization of Age in Data on Elder Offenders Varies Across

question 35

Multiple Choice

Operationalization of age in data on elder offenders varies across crime data sources. This means

• A) the definition of "elderly" is fixed but some agencies refuse to collect this information.
• B) the starting age of "elderly" may differ such that reports do not match up to give a full picture.
• C) the public may not have access to demographic information about offenders such as age.
• D) some databases focus solely on adults ages 18-64, so any summary of crime among elderly offenders would be missing.

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Definitions:

Sales Discounts

Reductions in the price of goods or services offered to customers, typically as an incentive to encourage prompt payment.

Ending Inventory

The total value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period.

Cost-to-Retail Ratio

A method used in retail to calculate the estimated ending inventory value at retail prices by dividing the cost of goods available for sale by the retail price of the goods.

Net Markups

The overall increase in the selling price of goods, net of any reductions or markdowns, calculated over the cost price.