Which of the following is an example of statistical deviance?
A) Three men have built a meth lab in the basement.
B) The Occupy Wall Street protesters marched without a permit.
C) Four female students are arrested for appearing topless on the university commons.
D) A man decides to sing loudly while he is shopping for groceries.

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Statistical deviance refers to behaviors that are unusual or rare in society, but not necessarily illegal or morally wrong. Singing loudly while shopping for groceries is an example of behavior that deviates from the norm (most people shop quietly), but it is not illegal or inherently wrong, making it a clear example of statistical deviance. Choices A, B, and C involve illegal activities or civil disobedience, which are examples of normative deviance, not statistical deviance.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Statistical Deviance