What Is Known About the Correctional Population in the United

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is known about the correctional population in the United States over the past decade?

• A)The correctional population has been consistently decreasing with 7 million people currently under the control of the correctional system.
• B)The correctional population has been consistently increasing with 7 million people currently under the control of the correctional system.
• C)The correctional population has fluctuated widely over the years with 7 million people currently under the control of the correctional system.
• D)The correctional population has remained steadily constant with 7 million people currently under the control of the correctional system.

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Definitions:

Compounded Quarterly

The calculation of interest where the interest is added to the principal every quarter, thus the total amount of interest earned increases each quarter.

Monthly Compounding

An interest calculation method where the accrued interest is added to the principal sum every month, leading to an increase in the amount of subsequent interest accruements.

Effective Rate

The actual interest rate earned or paid on an investment or loan, taking into account the compounding of interest.

Quarterly Compounding

Interest calculation that occurs four times a year, effectively increasing the amount of interest accrued over time.