A Study Conducted by the Corrections Department of a Certain

question 168

Multiple Choice

A study conducted by the Corrections Department of a certain state revealed that 162,883 people out of a total adult population of 1,713,709 were under correctional supervision (on probation, parole, or in jail) . What is the probability that a person selected at random from the adult population in that state is under correctional supervision?

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Definitions:

Behavioral Disorders

Disorders that impact the way an individual behaves, often characterized by disruptive or inappropriate actions.

Dropout Rates

Dropout Rates refer to the percentage of students who discontinue their education before completing a given level or degree.

Transfer Payments

Payments made by the government to individuals without any goods or services being exchanged, such as social security or unemployment benefits.

Government Payments

Financial transfers from the government to individuals, businesses, or other governments, often in the form of subsidies, benefits, or grants.