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What distinguishes the NCVS from the FBI's UCR?

a. The NCVS only gives the number of arrests, not convictions
b. Their statistical methods are exactly alike
c. The NCVS is a newer survey
d.The NCVS gives the victim's perspective

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D. The NCVS gives the victim's perspective.
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Answer: Option d: The NCVS gives the victim's perspective

Explanation: NCVS means "National Crime Victimization Survey", which is a national survey of between 50,000 and 70,000 households.

Where the objective is gathering information about crimes, where the information is obtained from the victims.

So the right answer is d: The NCVS gives the victim's perspective

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