Identify one weakness of victimization surveys.

What will be an ideal response?


Possibilities: Need for large sample sizes; false or mistaken reports; memory failure; telescoping of events; sampling bias; over-reporting.

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The juvenile justice system operates with the state and local levels

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The ________ is viewed by some as the purest of research designs

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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We tend to be more ______ of things that aren’t likely to happen and surprisingly ______ about dangers that are more likely to occur.

a. fearful, unconcerned b. unconcerned, fearful c. interested, intrigued d. understanding, empathetic

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The _____/procedures strategy is used when concern is with such things as how countries go about arresting people, determining whether they are guilty, and sentencing convicted offenders

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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