The Oklahoma Department of Corrections Is Testing a GPS-Based Monitoring

question 87

Multiple Choice

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is testing a GPS-based monitoring system that uses GIS (geographic information system) to better assess an offender's location. This is known as:

• A)GeoShadow.
• B)Geocaching.
• C)Graphic Inmate Reception.
• D)Oklahoma Geographic Inmate Location (OGIL).

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Definitions:

Interaction Effect

An occurrence in statistical analysis where the effect of one independent variable on a dependent variable changes depending on the level of another independent variable.

Crime Area

A geographic region or locale known for its high incidence of criminal activity.

Marginal Mean

The mean of a variable in a multivariate analysis, averaged over the levels of another variable.

Factorial Research Design

A type of experiment design that involves two or more independent variables, allowing researchers to examine the effect of each variable and the interaction between them.