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

Question

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.

Answer 1

The statement that is not correct is:

c. Research demonstrates there is no significant connection between race and crime rate.

This statement is misleading as various studies and statistics have shown complex and significant correlations between race, socioeconomic factors, and crime rates, but attributing crime rates solely to race oversimplifies the issue and ignores the wider social dynamics at play.