Which of the Following Is Most Accurate Regarding Race and the Justice

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most accurate regarding race and the justice system in the United States?

• A) Race is not a factor in the justice system.
• B) Whites are more likely to be arrested and punished.
• C) Black men are almost six times more likely to be imprisoned than white men.
• D) White women are more likely to be imprisoned than Hispanic women.

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Definitions:

Clinical Scientists

are researchers or practitioners in the field of clinical psychology who apply scientific methods to study, understand, and treat psychological disorders.

Positive Correlation

A statistical relationship in which the values of two variables increase together or decrease together.

Negative Correlation

A statistical relationship in which the value of one variable increases while the other variable decreases.

Correlational Study

A type of research method that examines the relationship between two or more variables to determine whether they are associated or have a correlation, without implying causation.