Summarize the personal characteristics that are associated with higher rates for murder victimization in the United States.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary. Answer should indicate that males are at a higher risk than females. Blacks are murdered at a higher rate than Whites. Non-Hispanic/Latinos are murdered at a higher rate than those of Hispanic origin.

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a. emblems. c. affect displays. b. illustrators. d. adaptors.

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When inspecting a cross-tabulation table, a researcher notices that there is no variation in the categories of the independent variable. Which aspect of association is this?

a. Strength b. Existence c. Direction d. Pattern

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Individuals motivated by the positive rewards of the drug experience are sometimes referred to as:

a. mainliners
b. self-destructors
c. maintainers
d. euphoria seekers

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The decision to revoke parole resides with the a. court

b. parole board. c. parole officer. d. parole supervisor.

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