Sociology A-Level
The social construction of official statistics
What The social construction of official statistics means in Sociology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Official statistics are shaped by police discretion and reporting and recording practices rather than providing a completely accurate picture of crime.
Topics that use The social construction of official statistics
- Crime and Deviance (AQA A-Level)
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