Sociologists studying crime and criminality must rely on different sources for the work. Self-report surveys compensate for the many faults inherent in which of the following?
A) media reports
B) official statistics
C) internet sources
D) victimization surveys

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Self-report surveys are used by sociologists to gather data directly from individuals about their own criminal behavior, compensating for the limitations and biases of official statistics, which often only include crimes that have been reported to and recorded by law enforcement agencies.

Sociologists Studying Crime and Criminality Must Rely on Different Sources