Attempting to Reform an Offender Through Treatment or Educational Programs

question 38

Multiple Choice

Attempting to reform an offender through treatment or educational programs with the goal of turning the offender from crime is best described by which goal of punishment?

• A)incapacitation
• B)rehabilitation
• C)deterrence
• D)retribution

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A statistical hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or effect exists between specified populations or parameters.

Alternative Hypothesis

A hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis by stating there is a statistically significant effect or relationship between variables.

Null Hypothesis

A default hypothesis that there is no significant difference or effect, used as a starting point for statistical hypothesis testing.

Alternative Hypotheses

A statement that directly contradicts the null hypothesis, suggesting that there is a significant difference or effect.