List and Briefly Discuss at Least Two of the Alternative

question 77

Essay

List and briefly discuss at least two of the alternative programs mentioned in the text that keep individuals out of jail and prisons.

Understand the concept of external validity in research studies.

Recognize and explain the role of biases in shaping perceptions and beliefs.

Identify and differentiate between independent and dependent variables in experimental studies.

Comprehend the importance of sample selection and the concept of a sample in research.

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Definitions:

Dosage

The size or frequency of a dose of a medicine or drug that is required to achieve its desired effect.

Stratifying

The process of dividing a population or sample into subgroups before sampling or analysis to ensure representation across key characteristics.

Blocking

In experimental design, the practice of arranging subjects into groups based on certain variables to reduce variability in the experiment.

Asian Longhorned Beetle

An invasive species of beetle known for damaging trees by burrowing through their trunks and branches.