Because of the Costs Associated with Probation,which of the Following

question 15

Multiple Choice

Because of the costs associated with probation,which of the following statements concerning probation is true?

• A) ​All states use probation for serious offenders in the same way.
• B) ​States only use probation for misdemeanor offenders.
• C) ​States never use probation for serious offenders.
• D) ​Some states are increasingly considering the use of probation for more serious offenders.

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Definitions:

In-depth Interviews

A qualitative research technique that involves conducting intensive individual interviews to explore participants' perspectives on a particular idea, program, or situation.

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

Treatment Group

In experimental research, it refers to the group of participants who receive the experimental treatment or intervention.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects.