In an Analysis of Nearly 4,000 New York Times Stories

question 57

Multiple Choice

In an analysis of nearly 4,000 New York Times stories about capital punishment published from 1960 through 2005, how many stories mentioned cost on either side of the debate?

• A) 1
• B) 20
• C) 50
• D) 100
• E) 1,500

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Reflexive Thought

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