Which of the Following Statements Best Represents the Hypothesis in the District

Which of the following statements best represents the hypothesis in the district attorney's study?

A) People exposed to a robbery will judge the seriousness of the situation according to the response of the victim.
B) Bystanders will perceive a robbery as less frightening when in the company of another person.
C) More robberies are reported by bystanders who view the theft alone than by bystanders who view the theft in the company of others.
D) Reports of a robbery are more likely among victims of a robbery when a witness is present.
E) Bystanders to a theft will be less likely to shop at the store in which the theft occurred.