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Predicting Juvenile Recidivism: New Method, Old Problems

NCJ Number
109765
Journal
Adolescence Volume: 22 Issue: 87 Dated: (Fall 1987) Pages: 691-704
Author(s)
B B Benda
Date Published
1987
Length
14 pages
Annotation
This prediction study compared three statistical procedures for accuracy using two assessment methods.
Abstract
The criterion is to return to a juvenile prison after the first release, and the models tested are logit analysis, predictive attribute analysis, and a Burgess procedure. No significant differences are found between statistics in prediction. (Publisher abstract)