It Is Difficult to Effectively Implement the Strategy of Selective

question 5

Multiple Choice

It is difficult to effectively implement the strategy of selective incapacitation because:

• A) it is unclear how selective incapacitation would reduce crime
• B) many politicians, along with the public, are opposed to the basic ideas behind selective incapacitation
• C) it is difficult to distinguish high-rate from low-rate offenders
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Sample Size

Sample size refers to the number of observations or individuals included in a statistical sample.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or relationship exists between certain variables; it's the default assumption to be tested against.

Research Hypothesis

A statement made by a researcher that predicts a relationship between two or more variables.

Null Hypothesis

A statement used in statistical testing indicating no association or effect between two or more variables.