It Is Often Said That Agency Data Are Not Designed

question 7

Multiple Choice

It is often said that agency data are not designed for research purposes. Which of the following support that statement?

• A) some criminal justice agencies collect data because they want to help researchers
• B) often the data collected by criminal justice agencies is for their research use
• C) agency records can be easily adapted to research purposes
• D) data they do collect often reflect discretionary decisions by numerous individuals.

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Definitions:

Reasonable Care

A legal standard that denotes the degree of caution and concern an ordinarily prudent and rational person would use in similar circumstances.

Absolute Privilege

A special right, immunity, permission, or benefit given to certain individuals that allows them to make any statements about someone without being held liable for defamation for any false statement made, regardless of intent or knowledge of the falsity of the claim.

Defamation

The act of making false statements that harm someone's reputation.

Falsity

Refers to the condition of being false or untrue.