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Assignment:

Answer the following questions below. Use references from the videos or articles provided to support answers. As well, use any other outside resources to back up answers as well.

1. Brantingham & Brantingham (1984) suggest that "counting crime seems to satisfy some fundamental urge to know the dimensions of our misery as if knowing by itself makes things better." Do you agree with this statement? What specific value does crime data offer to society? Use examples to support your response.

2. Take some time to navigate through the 'Crime and Justice Statistics' portion of the Statistics Canada website: What impact does this data have on your perception of crime in Canada? Was there anything that you found surprising or particularly noteworthy?

3. Based on 'dark figure of crime' and the factors that contribute to it - why do you believe certain crimes may have lower reporting rates than others? How does the 'dark figure of crime' affect societal understanding of public safety and the formulation of policies? What strategies might be effective in addressing the 'dark figure of crime'?

4. Develop a sample research study related to a topic of crime of your choosing that utilizes the principle of triangulation. In your response, describe the following: topic of research, sources/methods of data collection & justification, and potential value of research for society.