Why Is It So Difficult to Track the Crime Rate

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why is it so difficult to track the crime rate over time?

• A) Most crimes are unreported.
• B) We lack good data on criminal activity prior to 1990.
• C) The way particular crimes are defined changes over time.
• D) It is not difficult to track the crime rate over time.

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