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  1. In Michigan, crime incident data is submitted by local agencies to the state repository through:

    Answer: Michigan Incident Crime Reporting (MICR)

    MICR is Michigan's state-level incident-based reporting program run by the Michigan State Police.

  2. If response times are 4, 5, 5, 6, and 30 minutes, what is the median?

    Answer: 5

    Sorted values place 5 in the middle position.

  3. A report's accuracy is most improved by which practice?

    Answer: Taking notes at the scene and reviewing before submission

    Contemporaneous notes and proofreading improve accuracy and completeness.

  4. Which variable is categorical?

    Answer: Offense type

    Offense type is a category label, while the others are numeric measures.

  5. A pie chart is least suitable when:

    Answer: Comparing 15 offense categories with similar sizes

    Pie charts become unreadable with many similar-sized slices.

  6. A crime pattern analysis identifies a series of offenses sharing method, time, and target type. This is called:

    Answer: A crime series or pattern

    Linked offenses with common characteristics form a pattern or series.

  7. What does a percent change from 40 to 50 incidents equal?

    Answer: 25%

    (50-40)/40 = 25% increase.

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