The Impact of Measurement Error in Regression Models Using Police Recorded Crime Rates

ConclusionsThe validity of a large share of the evidence base exploring the effects and consequences of crime is put into question. In interpreting findings from the literature relying on regression models and police recorded crime rates, we urge researchers to consider the biasing effects shown here. Future studies should also anticipate the impact in their findings and employ sensitivity analysis if the expected measurement error induced bias is non-negligible.

Source: Journal of Quantitative Criminology - August 27, 2022 Category: Criminology Source Type: research