In the Analysis of the Relationship Between Crime,poverty,age,and Region Reported

question 46

Multiple Choice

In the analysis of the relationship between crime,poverty,age,and region reported in the text,which independent variable(s) had the strongest effect on the dependent variable according to the beta-weights?

• A)region
• B)poverty and age had equally strong effects
• C)region and age had equally strong effects
• D)poverty

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