Research by Lynch and Haney (2000) Using Identical Cases but Varying

question 1

Multiple Choice

Research by Lynch and Haney (2000) using identical cases but varying the race of the victim and the offender, found the following. When the defendant was black and the victim was white, _____ of mock jurors recommended a death sentence. When the defendant was white and the victim was black, _____ of mock jurors recommended a death sentence.

• A) 34%; 5%
• B) 44%; 60%
• C) 54%; 40%
• D) 64%; 80%

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