Why Should One Always Read Crime Statistics with Caution

question 62

Multiple Choice

Why should one always read crime statistics with caution?

• A)because people lie about being a victim of crime when they are not
• B)because most criminals never go to prison
• C)because crime statistics only include those crimes known to the police
• D)because date rape statistics are believed to be inflated due to the nature of the woman knowing the man

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