Examlex

Solved

Why Is There Generally Little Support for Community Corrections? What

question 10

Essay

Why is there generally little support for community corrections? What evidence about their effectiveness might be helpful to encourage the public to give these programs a chance?


Definitions:

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects that does not receive the treatment being tested, used as a benchmark to measure the effects of the treatment on another group.

Independent Variable

In scientific research, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Group Therapy Sessions

Psychotherapy that involves treating multiple clients together in a group setting.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

Related Questions