Name one advantage and one disadvantage of the National Crime Victimization Survey?

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: Advantages include both reported and unreported crimes, includes variations in crimes, short recall period of 6 months, and two-stage process that allows for more accurate estimates. Disadvantages: memory problems, people can lie, doesn’t include “victimless” crimes or murder, crimes against commercial establishments not included, and no one under the age of 12 included.

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When the CIA began experimenting with LSD in the early 1950s, the subjects included: included:

A. military members. B. juvenile delinquents. C. prostitutes. D. mobsters.

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When all forms of correctional supervision are taken into account, what percentage of all adults in the United States are under some form of correctional control?

A. More than 8 percent B. Nearly 3 percent C. Less than 1 percent D. Roughly 12 percent

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