Outline the key aspects of what statistics can and cannot contribute to our understanding of crime. Provide details about the pitfalls related to data collection practices and explain four difficulties/sensitivities in regard to why it is difficult to accurately measure crime statistically.

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Outline the key aspects of what statistics can and cannot contribute to our understanding of crime. Provide details about the pitfalls related to data collection practices and explain four difficulties/sensitivities in regard to why it is difficult to accurately measure crime statistically. For each difficulty/sensitivity provide at least one detailed example. In addition, explain the role sexism and racism may play in the under reporting of crime. Give one example for each.

Essays should be typed in 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, with 1″ margins

You will be evaluated according to these criteria:

Your detailed theoretical knowledge and

Definition and Explanation of key concepts

How well you apply theories and key concepts to a topic/examples.

Clarity and organization of writing