Suppose Data Were Collected on Neighborhoods About the Number of Crimes

question 59

Essay

Suppose data were collected on neighborhoods about the number of crimes committed and the number of police who patrol the area. Which variable is the explanatory variable and which one is the response? Ex- plain your reasoning.

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