According to a Report Completed by Gookin (2007), Nearly _____

question 36

Multiple Choice

According to a report completed by Gookin (2007) , nearly _____ have been incarcerated as a result of the SVP laws in the United States since 1990. As of 2007, _____ of them have been released.

• A) 250 sex offenders; none
• B) 1,000 violent criminals; none
• C) 4,500 sex offenders; 10%
• D) 100,000 violent criminals; 25%

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Definitions:

Double-blind Study

A research experiment in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, eliminating bias in the results.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, it is the variable being tested and measured, and is thought to be influenced by the independent variable.

Independent Variable

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

Placebos

Inactive substances or treatments used in controlled experiments to test the effectiveness of another substance or treatment.