Outline the key aspects of what statistics can and cannot contribute to our
understandings of crime. Provide details about the pitfalls related to data collection
practices. Then explain four difficulties/sensitivities in regard to why it is difficult to
accurately measure violence statistically. For each difficulty/sensitivity provide a variety
of reasons but explain one concrete example in detail. In addition, explain the role sexism
may play in the under reporting of sexual violence.
ESSAY SPECIFICATIONS:
Choose ONE question to answer in essay style with
< An introduction: with a couple of introductory sentences
< Body of paper: paragraphs clearly answering every part of the question (no restrictions in
terms of length and number of paragraphs)
< Conclusion: summary, opinion
The essay should be a minimum of 1200 and a maximum of 1500 words in length, not
including the title page and bibliography. Essays should be typed in 12-point Times New
Roman font, double-spaced, with 1" margins. The test should have a cover page with: your
name, student number, professors name, course code, question you answered and submission
date. References and bibliography should be APA style.
You will be evaluated according to these criteria:
1. Your detailed theoretical knowledge and
2. Definition and Explanation of key concepts
3. How well you apply theories and key concepts to a topic/examples.
4. Clarity and organization of writing.
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