It Is Often Said That Agency Data Are Not Designed

question 56

Multiple Choice

It is often said that agency data are not designed for research purposes.Which of the following support that statement?

• A) some criminal justice agencies collect data because they are legally required to do so
• B) often the data collected by criminal justice agencies is not covered under privacy regulations
• C) because variable definitions are consistent from agency to agency
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Malnutrition

A condition that results from eating a diet in which one or more nutrients are either not enough or are too much, causing health problems.

Nutrients

Substances required for the growth, development, and maintenance of life, typically consumed as part of food.

Starvation

A severe deficiency in caloric energy intake, below the level needed to maintain an organism's life, leading to significant health consequences.

Defensive Coping

A psychological strategy individuals use to protect themselves from perceived threats or stress, often by avoiding or minimizing the impact of distressing situations.