Which of the Following Best Represents the Differential Treatment Hypothesis

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents the differential treatment hypothesis?

• A) There are actual differences between racial groups in terms of the incidence,level of seriousness,and persistence of offending patterns.
• B) Structural inequality in the administration of justice is responsible for the overrepresentation of minority groups in the criminal justice process.
• C) Structural injustices in society are responsible for the overrepresentation of minority groups in criminal offending.
• D) There is a higher rate of criminal offending by racial minority groups because they receive preferential treatment by government.

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Definitions:

Experimental Error

The variability in data that cannot be attributed to the variables being studied, often resulting from unknown or uncontrollable factors.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis that suggests there is no statistical significance in a set of given observations, indicating no effect or relationship.

Obtained Value

The actual value measured or calculated in an experiment or analysis, often compared against a theoretical value or critical value.

Critical Value

A threshold in hypothesis testing that defines the boundary for rejecting the null hypothesis.