The NVCS Is Based on a Nationally Representative Sample Of

question 3

Multiple Choice

The NVCS is based on a nationally representative sample of:

• A) arrests
• B) offenders
• C) households
• D) types of crime

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Definitions:

Ranking Items

A method used to sort or prioritize items, tasks, or options based on specific criteria.

Criterion

A standard or principle by which something is judged or decided.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making.

Rules Of Thumb

Rules of thumb are general principles derived from practice or experience, serving as informal guidelines rather than strict regulations or measures.