Distinguish between the National Crime Victimization Survey and self-reported surveys. What do these data collection tools tell us about the dark figure of crime?
What will be an ideal response?
? The National Crime Victimization Survey involves an annual survey of more than 40,000 households. Subjects are asked detailed questions about the crimes committed against them (victimization).
• Self-reported surveys involve asking subjects about the criminal activities in which they have been involved.
• Both the NCVS and self-reported data suggest that crime rates may be much higher than what is reflected annually in the UCR.
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