Which of the Following Statements Concerning Age Cohorts and the Rate

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning age cohorts and the rate of crime is true?

A) Men aged 16-24 are the least crime-prone group.
B) The rise in crime in the 1970s has been blamed on the decreased numbers of 16- 24-year-olds.
C) The increase in crime in the 2000s was due to higher than usual numbers of 14- 24 year-olds.
D) The maturing of the post-World War II baby boomers in the 1980s is likely the cause for the decrease in the crime rate.
E) During the 1990s, the larger than usual 16- to 24-year age cohort likely contributed to the increase in crime.