Two ways of measuring crime
Two ways of measuring crime
Nobody knows the exact amount of crime that happens. Psychologists therefore compare official statistics with self-report methods, because each measure captures a different part of crime.
Step-by-step lessons on OCR GCSE Psychology 1.1.3 How crime is measured. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the more concrete topics like memory and development before tackling evaluation-heavy topics like psychological problems and criminal psychology.