Which of the Following Best Represents Why Crime Rate Statistics

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents why crime rate statistics are cited more frequently than the actual number of crimes experienced by a jurisdiction?

• A) The crime rate is more accurate than the actual number of crimes.
• B) The crime rate is easier to calculate than the actual number of crimes.
• C) The crime rate allows for a comparison between different cities and over time.
• D) The crime rate provides a better reflection of the social distribution of crime compared to the statistics on the actual number of crimes.

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Definitions:

Correlation Coefficient

A numerical measure that indicates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two continuous variables.

Variables Relationship

The interaction or correlation between two or more variables, describing how changes in one variable are associated with changes in another.

Validity

The extent to which a test or tool measures what it is intended to measure, indicating the accuracy of the results.

Reliability

The consistency and stability of a measure over time.