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:

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