Contemporary Probation Is the Direct Result of the Effort in England

question 16

Multiple Choice

Contemporary probation is the direct result of the effort in England and the United States to

• A) avoid harsh corporal punishments.
• B) ensure the capture of a greater number of offenders.
• C) maximize punishment and retribution.
• D) coordinate community corrections efforts with parole programs.

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Definitions:

Direct Contact

A way of spreading infectious agents through physical touch or being within close proximity to someone or something.

Representative Sample

A group within a population that accurately depicts the features of the total population.

Generalizable

The extent to which findings or results from a study can be applied to larger populations or different contexts beyond the original study.

Replication

The process of repeating a study or experiment to verify its findings or to ensure the reliability of the results.