The UCR Expresses Data as Raw Figures, Crime Rates, and Changes

question 43

Multiple Choice

The UCR expresses data as raw figures, crime rates, and changes in the number and rate over time. How are crime rates expressed in the UCR?

• A)rates per 1,000 total U.S. population
• B)rates per 10,000 total U.S. population
• C)rates per 100,000 total U.S. population
• D)rates per 1,000,000 total U.S. population

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Definitions:

Teratogen

Any agent or substance that can cause malformations or defects in a developing embryo or fetus when exposed to the pregnant mother.

Intellectual Disability

A generalized neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significantly impaired intellectual and adaptive functioning.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A condition in a child that results from alcohol exposure during the mother's pregnancy, causing growth, mental, and physical problems.

Birth Weight

The weight of a newborn measured immediately after birth, considered an important indicator of neonatal health and future development.