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saraeharris

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Official statistics show middle-class boys are less delinquent than lower-class boys, but __________.
 
  a. it is obvious lower-class boys are more delinquent even without statistics
  b. that is simply because these statistics are notorious for being tabulated incorrectly
  c. reading the statistics another way, they may be showing that middle-class boys are actually more delinquent
  d. rather than showing they actually commit less crime, the statistics may simply be reflecting differences in how the boys are treated when they commit a crime

Question 2

Although Social Darwinism has generally lacked support in the scientific community, it has continued to provide a rational for the thinking of many individuals.
 
  a. true
  b. false



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a



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