What type of survey or questionnaire should the researcher use and why?

a) Face-to-face interview - This allows for in-depth exploration of sensitive topics and ensures better response rates compared to other methods.
b) Telephone survey - It provides a balance between cost-effectiveness and the ability to ask follow-up questions, ensuring clarity and completeness of responses.
c) Online survey - It offers convenience for participants and researchers, but may limit the depth of responses and exclude certain demographics without internet access.
Provide examples of questions that the researcher might ask.

a) "Have you ever been a victim of a violent crime, such as assault or robbery?" - This directly assesses victimization and provides foundational data for the study.
b) "Do you feel safe walking alone in your neighborhood at night?" - This assesses perceived safety, which may be related to factors influencing victimization, such as poverty and neighborhood characteristics.

Explain why these questions should be included.

a) Assessing victimization directly provides essential data for understanding the prevalence and nature of crime in Ohio.
b) Questions about factors related to victimization help identify potential risk factors and inform interventions aimed at preventing crime.

What are some potential problems that the researcher might encounter and how should he/she deal with and/or try to prevent them?

a) Non-response bias - To mitigate this, the researcher can employ strategies such as offering incentives, utilizing multiple contact attempts, and ensuring confidentiality.
b) Social desirability bias - By emphasizing the importance of honest responses and ensuring anonymity, the researcher can encourage participants to provide accurate information.

How are the results of the researcher likely to compare to other crime data (e. g. , UCR, NCVS) ?

a) The researcher's results may provide more detailed insights into victimization experiences and related factors specific to Ohio residents.
b) They may complement official crime data by capturing aspects not captured in traditional sources, such as unreported crimes and perceptions of safety.
c) However, the results may also be subject to limitations such as sampling bias, affecting their comparability to other crime data sources.