Evaluations of the Seven-Point Prediction Scale Generated by Rand Found

question 36

Multiple Choice

Evaluations of the seven-point prediction scale generated by Rand found that

• A) it was correct 51% of the time but grossly wrong 7% of the time
• B) it produced twice as many correct predictions as judges were able to do
• C) it was able to predict chronic offending in juveniles more accurately than in adults
• D) it was highly racist which prevented an accurate evaluation of its effectiveness

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Conflict

A disagreement or clash between individuals arising from differences in attitudes, values, needs or expectations.

Firearms

Weapons that launch one or more projectiles at high velocity through the confined burning of a propellant.

Inexpensive

Not costing a lot of money; affordable or cheap.

Sense of Power

The feeling or belief in one's ability to influence events, others, or the environment effectively.