Measuring Crime
Assess the methods used to measure crime, including official statistics, victim surveys, and self-report studies. Students will evaluate the dark figure of crime.
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Assess the methods used to measure crime, including official statistics, victim surveys, and self-report studies. Students will evaluate the dark figure of crime.
Key Questions
- What are the limitations of relying solely on official police statistics?
- How do victim surveys help uncover the dark figure of crime?
- What are the ethical issues associated with self-report studies?
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