Impact of base rate information on estimated risk of recidivism of sex offenders in Japan

The purpose of this study was to examine the public’s estimates of recidivism risk among sex offenders and the ways those estimates are impacted by base rate information. Participants were 400 individuals (200 males and 200 females) in Japan recruited by a web-based research company. Each participan...

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1. VerfasserIn: Takahashi, Masaru 1947- (VerfasserIn)
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2024
In: Psychology, crime & law
Jahr: 2024, Band: 30, Heft: 10, Seiten: 1452–1466
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