A Graph Presented in the Text Showed That,since 1955,homicide Victimization

question 27

Multiple Choice

A graph presented in the text showed that,since 1955,homicide victimization rates in the U.S.have

• A)increased for males but not for females.
• B)increased for males and females until the mid-1970s and then decreased.
• C)increased for females but not for males.
• D)have decreased for males and females since the 1950s.

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