The data collected through the International Crime Victim Survey (ICVS) is particularly beneficial because ______.
a. even though the data is inconsistent, it can be used in a reliable way to extrapolate information
b. many developing countries’ crime data are not available to the public and, even if it is available, the data are fragmented and not always reliable
c. it is based on generally unaccepted guidelines of conventional definitions of crime, which provides a broader perspective of crime and victimization
d. it provides nation-specific data, providing a detailed picture of crime victims and the consequences of crime, unreported crime, and victimization trends
b. many developing countries’ crime data are not available to the public and, even if it is available, the data are fragmented and not always reliable
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A. historical data B. organizational data C. relational data D. none of these
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A. 500,000 B. one million C. 1.5 million D. two million
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a. criminals. b. victims. c. offenders. d. customers. e. complainants.
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a. clemency. b. forgiveness. c. amnesty. d. bias.