Discuss the contribution that victim surveys and self-reported surveys make to our understanding of criminal offending. What are the advantages of these two tools compared to the UCR (Uniform Crime Report)? What are the potential disadvantages with victim surveys and self-reported surveys as data collection tools compared to the UCR? Is there a need for both (explain more than yes or no)? Do these data collection tools differ in their accuracy and usefulness based on the type of crime we want to understand?

Discuss the contribution that victim surveys and self-reported surveys make to our understanding of criminal offending. What are the advantages of these two tools compared to the UCR (Uniform Crime...

Discuss the contribution that victim surveys and self-reported surveys make to our understanding of criminal offending.

What are the advantages of these two tools compared to the UCR (Uniform Crime Report)?

What are the potential disadvantages with victim surveys and self-reported surveys as data collection tools compared to the UCR?

Do these data collection tools differ in their accuracy and usefulness based on the type of crime we want to understand?

Jul 17, 2022