Instructions
For this assignment, you will be presented with three issues. Please respond to all three issues in one cohesive essay, and use 7th edition APA Level I headings to differentiate between the three issues. SafeAssign will be used to check for plagiarism.
Issues
Consult the “Issues and Cautions in Studying UCR Data” found on pp. 31-32 of the textbook,
Link to text book: https://au.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-assets/110641_book_item_110641.pdf
and identify the weakest and the strongest elements of the 11 shortcomings presented using analyses and arguments supported by reliable sources. In your analysis, differentiate between methods of criminological research, and describe how the shortcomings detailed on pp. 31-32 could be avoided.
Describe a behavior that may be interpreted as criminal and non-criminal with analyses and arguments for each conclusion.
Search the CSU Library, and locate one article on victimology in a court setting. Summarize the research you find, and provide your opinions opposing and supporting the actions of the court.
Your essay must be at least two pages. Your response should have an introduction and conclusion section. Academically accepted (peer reviewed) resources must be used to support your analyses. You only need one reference page for all sections; include the references for all sections on that page(s).
Adhere to7th edition PA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed.