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Purpose of the NCVS and the UCR- Accurate portrayal of crime
In your essay, answer the following questions:
What is the purpose of the NCVS and the UCR, and how are they used?
Why do we use these tools to measure crime?
Why are the numbers given by the UCR not an accurate portrayal of crime?
How does the NCVS assist in helping give a more accurate crime picture?
What are the advantages and disadvantages to the UCR and the NCVS?
