If news coverage of crime occurs independent of the actual crime rate, then ______.

A. we should not assume that an increase in crime news is the result of an increase in crime
B. we can assume that news reporters have access to crime statistics unavailable to the public
C. we cannot be certain that any crime happens in any given location or time period
D. we know that news coverage of crime effectively reduces the prevalence of crime


Answer: A

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