Agency Data Are Not Collected with the Research Process, Research

question 7

Multiple Choice

Agency data are not collected with the research process, research questions, or the researcher in mind. In many cases, criminal justice officials collect data because the law requires them to do so. Recordkeeping procedures reflect _____. As a consequence, researchers sometimes find it difficult to adapt agency records for a specific research purpose.

• A) personal needs and directives from the researcher
• B) departmental needs and directives from the participants
• C) state and federal needs and directives from the federal government
• D) internal needs and directives from higher authorities

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Definitions:

Social Policies

Strategies and measures developed by governments or institutions to address social issues and improve the welfare of the population.

Steady State

An economic theory or condition where an economy shows no growth but remains stable in its development and consumption of resources over time.

Monolithic Bias

A tendency to view a group or system as uniform and unchanging, ignoring diversity and differences within.

Structural Functionalism

A sociological theory that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.