According to Hanson and Bussiere's 1998) Meta-Analysis, the Strongest Predictor

question 27

Multiple Choice

According to Hanson and Bussiere's 1998) meta-analysis, the strongest predictor of sexual recidivism is ______________.

• A) prior sexual offenses
• B) deviant sexual preferences
• C) low motivation or failure to complete treatment
• D) the lack of empathy for the victim

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Test Statistic

A numerical value calculated from a sample of data used to assess a hypothesis in a statistical test.

Test Statistic

A value calculated from sample data used to test a hypothesis against some criterion.

Degrees of Freedom

The number of independent pieces of information available to estimate another piece of information or the parameters in a statistical model.

Within-Treatments

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