Discuss the strengths and limitation of using the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) over the DataStat survey in the exploration of using guns as a method of self-defense
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The NCVS is conducted every six months by the Census Bureau and is used to arrive at estimates of gun use in self-defense. The data is considered superior to the DataStat survey because the estimate provided by DataStat appears to be over-inflated and unrealistic. By contrast, the NCVS gun use data shows a much more realistic number. Additionally, data from the NCVS is more consistent with findings from other studies than DataStat estimates.
Limitations include the fact that respondents are never asked about whether they have used a gun in self-defense of they do report victimization. Secondly, if a person prevents a crime by using a gun, then the prevented crime would not be reported in the NCVS. Finally, people might wish to conceal gun use from government employees who conduct the NCVS survey.
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