Which Statement Is True About Televised Violence in the United

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Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about televised violence in the United States?

• A) TV portrays violent acts at about the same rate as they occur in real life.
• B) Nearly 70% of prime-time shows portray violence.
• C) TV accurately portrays the long-term effects of violence.
• D) Federal regulations prohibit the showing of violence on television commercials.

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Definitions:

68-95-99.7 Rule

A statistical rule stating that for a normal distribution, approximately 68% of data values fall within one standard deviation of the mean, 95% within two standard deviations, and 99.7% within three standard deviations.

Natural Tolerances

The inherent variability found within a natural process or system's parameters.

Normal Distribution

It is characterized by a symmetric shape around the mean, where data samples are more densely populated close to the mean and less so the farther they are from it.

Inside Diameter

The measure of the distance across the innermost part of a hollow object or space.