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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