Big data in crime statistics: Using Google Trends to measure victimization in designated market areas across the United States
Google Trends (GT) data could potentially supplement traditional crime measurement strategies, allowing criminologists to better understand crime statistics on a macro level. This study assesses the validity of GT crime estimates. The findings indicate that GT data are reliable for estimating MVT, l...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2023-11-01
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| Series: | Methodological Innovations |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/20597991231183962 |