Graph 1: Make rules about
the Crime and Incarceration
Rates:


When incarceration
increases, crime
________________________.
When incarceration
stays the same, crime
rates _________________.
Graph 2: Make a rule about
the Incarceration and
Inequality Rates:

When inequality
increases,
incarceration
________________________.
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Therefore,
if ________________________ increases, incarceration __________________________, and
_________________________ increases.
1)
Which question could best be answered by doing fact-based research?
A
B
C
D
2)
When does crime influence a community?
What effect does incarceration have on young people?
What was the crime rate growth in the United States from 1950 to 2010?
How can the government lower crime rates?
Based on the info found on the graphs, which question would require additional research?
A
B
C
D
Has the United States seen an increase or a decrease in crime since 1950?
What was the number of incarceration growth between 1970 and 1980?
Did all the states experience the same rate of crime growth in 1980?
What years experienced the most growth in crime?
Extra Practice
3) Samantha is researching weather patterns along the Atlantic Coast. Which of these questions
is specific to her research?
A.
B.
C.
D.
What factors influence the landfall location of a tropical storm or hurricane?
What is the weather like along the eastern U.S. coast in September and October?
Why does a storm lose its force as it travels over land away from the sea?
In which direction does a weather system move across the continent?
Justification: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4) Gayle is researching artisans in her community and their craftsmanship. Which of these
questions is relevant to her research?
A.
B.
C.
D.
What is the most popular form of art in the United States?
How popular is stained glass art with the California consumer?
In this community, what kind of gifts do people buy most often?
How many local sculptors sell their work in this town?
Justification: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5) Bryan is researching worldwide holiday traditions. Which of these questions is relevant to
his research?
A.
B.
C.
D.
What holidays do people celebrate in India?
What is Chinese New Year and why is it important to the Chinese?
What do holiday celebrations all over the world have in common?
When was Memorial Day established in the U.S.?
Justification: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6) Donald is researching paper recycling trends in America. Which of these questions is
relevant to his research?
A. What is the best market price for 18 grades of scrap paper?
B. Is shredding the best option for secure document destruction?
C. Which products are mass recycled in the
United States?
D. What is the average price for a sheet of recycled Indian cardstock?
Justification: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Answer Key 1) C 2) C 3) B 4) D 5) C 6) C