In the text, we used SPSS to compare state homicide rates in 1995 and 2012. According to the results, the average rate _____ and the distribution became _____ dispersed.
A) increased … less
B) increased … more
C) decreased … more
D) decreased … less

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The text states that "the average state homicide rate decreased from 9.01 per 100,000 in 1995 to 4.45 per 100,000 in 2012" which implies a decrease. Additionally, the text also states that "the distribution of homicide rates among the states became more dispersed" which implies that the variance increased, causing the distribution to become less clustered and more spread out. Therefore, the correct choice is D) decreased ... less.

In the Text, We Used SPSS to Compare State Homicide