Which of the following is a weakness of the NCVS?
A) by using a six month time frame, you decrease the likelihood of subjects forgetting about their victimization
B) it finds out the number of unreported crimes
C) people that have been victims repeatedly in a six-month period may not recall each one
D) all of the above

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Option A is not a weakness but rather a strength as it ensures the accuracy of the data by reducing memory bias. Option B is actually a strength of NCVS as it captures both reported and unreported crimes. Option C is a weakness as repeated victimization can create memory distortions, leading to inaccurate reporting. Thus, the correct answer is C.

Which of the Following Is a Weakness of the NCVS