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  1. Hot spot analysis in crime mapping is used primarily to:

    Answer: Identify geographic clusters of incidents

    Hot spot analysis highlights areas with concentrated crime activity so resources can be targeted.

  2. Reported crime counts for a township rose 8% after a new online reporting tool launched. What should an analyst consider before concluding crime increased?

    Answer: Whether reporting behavior changed

    Easier reporting can raise recorded counts without any actual rise in offenses.

  3. Under NIBRS, how are multiple offenses within a single incident handled compared with the old UCR Summary hierarchy rule?

    Answer: Each offense in the incident is reported

    NIBRS captures every offense in an incident, unlike the Summary system's hierarchy rule.

  4. A data entry error lists a suspect's age as 250. This is best described as:

    Answer: An outlier or invalid value requiring correction

    Impossible values signal data-entry errors that should be verified and corrected.

  5. Which chart best displays the change in monthly traffic crashes over three years?

    Answer: Line graph

    Line graphs show trends over time.

  6. What is the main purpose of a CompStat-style meeting?

    Answer: Review current crime data and hold commanders accountable for response strategies

    CompStat uses timely data to drive accountability and strategic problem solving.

  7. Before sharing a statistical report with the public, an agency should ensure it does NOT disclose:

    Answer: Personally identifying details of victims or juveniles

    Public reports must protect confidential victim and juvenile information.

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