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james9437

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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.

Question 2

Why would a police officer have a higher clearance rate for violent crimes?
 
  a) Property crimes are not worth investigating.
  b) Witnesses are afraid to testify on property crimes.
  c) Violent crimes occur much more frequently.
  d) Witnesses can identify criminals in violent crimes.
  e) Property and violent crimes have the same clearance rates.


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macagnavarro

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


james9437

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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