Major statistical sources of information on criminal behavior

DISCUSSION QUESTION 1-2

Lesson 1:  Introduction to Concepts and Issues

TEXT BOOK:
Criminal Justice Today: An Introductory Text for the 21st Century (Chapters 1 and 2)

Discussion Question 2 (50 points)

Describe the two (2) major statistical sources of information on criminal behavior available today.  What major theoretical and practical flaws do you see in each collection method and how might they be corrected?  (50 points)  (A 2-page response is required.)