In a well-constructed, one page essay (500+ words), compare and contrast the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) and the Uniform Crime Report (UCR). What data is collected in each? How is it collected? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each? How are they used by criminologists?

(NOTE: A “well-constructed” essay will be in complete sentences and paragraphs. It will be structured to include an introduction, body, and conclusion.

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The government of the United States collects data and monitors criminal activities using two methods namely The Uniform Crime Report (UCR) and The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS). The UCR and the NCVS have both had positive and negative elements that have impacted different aspects of the society. The social tendencies about a crime can be determined by the crime reports provided by the UCR. This is because the amounts of crimes that have been solved can be determined. Other relevant information provided by the UCR are on features of homicide victims, details on arrested and charged criminals and the officers killed or assaulted in their course of duty…