Critics Argue That One of the Drawbacks of Using the Uniform

question 73

Multiple Choice

Critics argue that one of the drawbacks of using the Uniform Crime Reports to measure crime is that:

• A) the reports focus only on nonviolent "index" crimes.
• B) the reports focus on embezzlement, a crime typically committed by the middle class.
• C) the reports accurately reflect crime rates but do not include noncriminal deviance.
• D) the reports do not accurately reflect crime rates because they include only those crimes reported to law enforcement agencies.

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