Which Statement Is False with Regard to the Use of Published

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which statement is false with regard to the use of published data in aggregate forms?

• A) Published data is never used in criminal justice research because it is not readily available.
• B) Published data is appropriate for measuring highly aggregated patterns or trends such as drug use over time.
• C) Published data can be used for the covariation in two estimates of crime.
• D) Published data are easy to obtain.

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Nonprofit Organization

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Government

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