Two Studies Are Undertaken to Determine the Effectiveness of Parole

Multiple Choice

Two studies are undertaken to determine the effectiveness of parole. Study l defines recidivism as "reconvicted within one year." Study 2 defines recidivism as "rearrested within five years." The subjects of both studies are males who had been first-time offenders, incarcerated for violent crimes in a large Western state. In terms of the findings:

A) It is more likely that Study l will report parole as a success
B) It is more likely that Study 2 will report parole as a success
C) Each of the two studies is equally likely or unlikely to report parole as a success
D) Both studies are likely to report parole as a success
E) Both studies are likely to report parole as a failure