How Do the Rates of Computer and Internet Use Compare

question 94

Multiple Choice

How do the rates of computer and internet use compare for boys and girls?

• A)The rate for boys is higher than the rate for girls.
• B)The rate for girls is higher than the rate for boys.
• C)The rates are nearly identical.
• D)At first,the rate for boys is higher,but as children reach adolescence the rate for girls becomes higher.

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