The United States Census Collects Data on Many Variables About

question 192

Multiple Choice

The United States Census collects data on many variables about individuals and households.
Which variable is categorical?

• A) monthly mortgage
• B) hours worked per week
• C) type of residence
• D) annual electricity cost
• E) family size

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Definitions:

Death Penalty

A legal punishment involving the execution of an individual authorized by the state as retribution for a crime deemed severe enough to warrant such a penalty.

Support And Oppose

The act of backing or promoting a cause, idea, or policy while simultaneously resisting or fighting against another.

Racism Against Blacks

Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed at individuals of African descent, based on the belief in their inferiority.

Police-Citizen Encounters

Interactions between police officers and civilians, which can range from routine traffic stops to emergency response situations.