Three Years After Release, Recidivism Rates Across the United States

question 48

Multiple Choice

Three years after release, recidivism rates across the United States range closest to what percentages?

• A) 10-40%
• B) 20-50%
• C) 30-60%
• D) 40-70%

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

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Correlational Study

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