According to the Text,it Is Even Harder to Estimate the Number

question 40

Multiple Choice

According to the text,it is even harder to estimate the number of lesbians in the United States than it is to estimate the number of male homosexuals,because __________.

• A)lesbians are less conspicuous
• B)they are less likely to "cruise" or frequent bars
• C)have fewer sex partners
• D)All of the above
• E)None of the above

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Definitions:

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