Why does the U.S. Census Bureau, the government's main statistical agency, attempt to collect data about racial categories?
A. to chart genetic predispositions to certain diseases
B. to reflect a social definition of race recognized in this country
C. to attempt to define race biologically and anthropologically
D. to allocate welfare benefits by race
Ans: B. to reflect a social definition of race recognized in this country
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