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question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might make sociologists doubt that higher crime rates in urban areas,as reported by the Uniform Crime Report,actually reflect higher levels of criminal activity?

• A) Police are more likely to concentrate their efforts in such areas.
• B) Poor people are more likely to be the victims of crime.
• C) Police tend to be less suspicious of poor people.
• D) Poor areas tend to lack jobs and receive less funding for their schools.

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