Briefly explain the concept of correlation. How do we know if two factors are correlates?

What will be an ideal response?


Correlates are factors that co-vary‚ when one variable changes, the other does as well. Correlation does not necessarily indicate causation.

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Which of the following is not a public-policy concern for prisoner reentry?

a. reentry is tied to the problem of mass imprisonment b. prisons do not seem to reduce the criminality of inmates c. reentry is hampered by the lack of treatment services available to prisoners prior to release and then after release d. reentry is not something that is supported by the American people

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Life course theory can be used to help explain the desistance process. 2. Spirituality is not a key component to self-help and formal treatment programs aiming to desist deviants from life of deviance. 3. Associating with nonbelievers of one’s own belief systems will reinforce beliefs, definitions, and so forth, on deviancy. 4. Exiting a deviant career can be difficult. 5. Social controls or bonds can emerge by entering a solid relationship such as marriage or obtaining stable employment.

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The acquisition of the property of another person through cheating or deception is defined as ______

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Most parole failures occur _____________.

A. long after release B. soon after release C. one year after release D. before release

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