Sheronda Was Contracted by a City to Determine What Programs

question 31

Multiple Choice

Sheronda was contracted by a city to determine what programs would be most beneficial in reducing juvenile delinquency.What type of study would she likely be conducting?

• A) classical experiment study.
• B) needs assessment study.
• C) time-series study.
• D) monitoring study.
• E) cost-benefit study.

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Definitions:

Case History

A comprehensive record of an individual’s background, symptoms, medical history, and treatment, often used in clinical and psychiatric settings.

Rare Behavior

A behavior that is not commonly observed or exhibited by the majority within a population.

Demand Characteristics

Subtle cues or signals in an experimental environment that influence participants' behaviors or responses.

Independent Variables

Factors or conditions that are manipulated or controlled by researchers to determine their effects on dependent variables.