Why would a legislator examine the Uniform Crime Report (UCR) instead of the National Crime Victim Survey (NCVS) to set policy directions?

a) The UCR is the only report available to elected officials.
b) The UCR contains data on every crime reported.
c) The UCR is based on interviews with the legislator's own voters.
d) The UCR is the only report compiled by the FBI.
e) The UCR is the preferred choice of social scientists.


Answer: B

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