Question

Which of the following statements involving information concerning criminal statistics is not correct?

a. A crime is less likely to be reported if a family member is involved.
b. Crime reports are less likely to be filed when victims are of a higher social class.
c. Research demonstrates there is no significant connection between race and crime rate.
d. Most crimes are committed by individuals under the age of 25. Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

From the given choices, A and B are both correct. However the best answer is B. If the crime is done with someone who is in social class of living, it is less likely to be filed especially if the opponent is less fortunate and cannot afford to pay for the expenses.

Answer 2

Crime reports are less likely to be filed when victims are of a higher social class.

Step-by-step explanation

Criminal or crime statistics are the methods which are used by the legally authorized government bodies normally the police service to measure the prevalence of the crime in an area, community or the country. It helps on how to fight with the crimes in a certain geographical area and to take the necessary measures to avoid more crimes occurring in future.