In New York, Which of the Following Groups Are Most

question 28

Multiple Choice

In New York, which of the following groups are most likely to be stopped by the police?

• A) Latinos
• B) African Americans
• C) whites
• D) the elderly

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Definitions:

Nonlinear

Referring to a relationship or process that cannot be accurately described by a straight line, indicating complex interactions.

Negatively Sloped

Characteristic of a line or curve on a graph that moves downward from left to right, indicating an inverse relationship between two variables.

Linear

A mathematical relationship or equation that describes a straight-line graph, often used to model simple proportional relationships between variables.

Seasonally Adjusted

Data that has been modified to eliminate effects of seasonal variations to provide a clearer view of trends.