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Understanding FBI Violent Crime Data Reporting

Authored by Dawn Smith

Social Studies

12th Grade

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Understanding FBI Violent Crime Data Reporting
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the independent group find about the FBI's violent crime statistics?

They were lower than initially reported

They were higher than initially reported

They were not reported at all

They were exactly as reported

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the lead authors of the report discussing the crime rates?

Michael Johnson and Lisa Ann

John Smith and Jane Doe

David Miller and Sarah Brown

Mark Morgan and Sean Kennedy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the four potential causes for the increase in crime identified in the report?

Economic downturn, unemployment, lack of education, and poverty

De-policing, de-carceration, de-prosecution, and politicization of the criminal justice system

Climate change, urbanization, globalization, and social media

Increased law enforcement, stricter laws, better technology, and community policing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the report, how does the preliminary 2023 FBI data compare to 2019 data?

Violent and serious crime remains heightened

Indicates a slight increase in minor offenses

Shows a significant decline in all offenses

No comparison was made in the report

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What analogy did researchers use to describe the misleading statement about crime rates?

Descending from a tall peak and standing on a high bluff

Crossing a shallow stream and claiming to have swum across an ocean

Walking in a desert and finding a single oasis

Climbing a small hill and viewing it as a mountain

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Americans worry about crime and violence, according to a March 2024 Gallup poll?

About 50%

More than 90%

Around 65%

Nearly 80%

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do businesses and individuals show reluctance in reporting violent crimes?

Belief that police will not respond promptly or investigate

Lack of evidence to prove the crime

All crimes are reported without hesitation

Fear of retaliation from criminals

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