In a Study, Hans Found That the Length of a Prison

question 21

Multiple Choice

In a study, Hans found that the length of a prison sentence varied based on the convict's race, social class, and number of prior arrests. What was the dependent variable in his study?

• A) race
• B) social class
• C) length of prison sentence
• D) number of prior arrests

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