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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Definitions:

Class Enrollment

The process of registering or signing up for academic classes within an educational institution.

Bias

A tendency, inclination, or prejudice towards or against something or someone, often considered unfair.

Forecast Method

Techniques used to predict future demand, sales, and other business metrics to guide decision-making.

Mean Absolute Deviation

A measure of variability that calculates the average absolute difference between each data point and the mean of a data set.