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Quiz: Official Statistics — Uses and Limitations

GCSE SOCIOLOGY (8192)

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Building on what you've learned about evidence and perspectives, let's test your knowledge of official statistics and their uses and limitations across sociology topics!

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What are official statistics?

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Which of the following are advantages of using official statistics? (Select all that apply)

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Official statistics are often criticised for reflecting the {{blank0}} of those who collect them.

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What is the 'dark figure of crime'?

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Official statistics are useful for identifying {{blank0}} over time, such as trends in employment or crime rates.

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Which of the following are limitations of official statistics? (Select all that apply)

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