What are the two types of prediction errors?

What will be an ideal response?


A false positive prediction is one in which we predict a high level of offender risk when there is no risk, and a false negative is predicting a low level of offender risk when there is actually a considerable risk.

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Which would involve determining the refractive index of the fibers?

a. Microscopic examination for color and diameter of fibers b. Infrared spectrophotometry c. Study of the birefringence of the fibers d. TLC study of dyes in fibers

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According to Kauffman (1988), guards holding positive attitudes toward inmates but negative attitudes towards their fellow prison officers are known as ______.

a. pollyannas b. white hats c. hard asses d. functionaries

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___________ is where CAC staff use information form assessment process to develop recommendations

A. Management information system B. Integrated case management C. Community assessment center D. Single point of entry

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The final resolution for the child abuse case should not be the result of a gut reaction

a. True b. False

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