One of the Consequences of Our Wars on Crime and Drugs

question 23

Multiple Choice

One of the consequences of our wars on crime and drugs has been

• A) a reduction in the racial polarization of the U.S.
• B) the U.S.maintaining the highest incarceration rate in the world
• C) a massive reduction in the number of emergency room admissions reporting mention of cocaine use
• D) reduced fear of crime

Identify the appropriate circumstances for using z-scores and t-tests.

Understand the significance of sample size in statistical analysis.

Understand the distinction between standard deviation and standard error, and their respective uses in statistics.

Comprehend the concepts of null and alternative hypotheses and their role in hypothesis testing.

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Definitions:

Evolution

The procedure through which multiple life forms are presumed to have evolved and become more varied from earlier species throughout the history of the planet.

Scientists

Individuals who conduct systematic research to increase knowledge and understanding, often specializing in fields within natural or social sciences.

Fossil Record

The totality of fossilized artifacts and their placement within the earth's rock strata, providing evidence about the history of life and past environments on Earth.

Bias

A tendency to lean in a certain direction, either in favor of or against a particular thing, person, or group, often in a way considered to be unfair.