Differences in crime rates between members of minority groups and nonminorities are more apparent than actual.This means that:
A) the apparent differences are real.
B) when members of the different groups engage in the same crimes, members of minority groups are more likely to be cited, arrested, prosecuted, and convicted.
C) while there are differences in the rate of arrest, the differences disappear by the time the crimes are prosecuted.
D) members of minority groups commit more crimes than do nonminorities.

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This means that while there may be differences in the rate of criminal activity between minority groups and nonminorities, the disparities in arrest and conviction rates are due to systemic biases in the criminal justice system. Minority groups are more likely to be targeted by police, arrested, and convicted for similar offenses as nonminority groups.

Differences in Crime Rates Between Members of Minority Groups and Nonminorities