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Exploring Methods to Investigate Sentencing Decisions
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Merrall, Elizabeth L. C.; Dhami, Mandeep K.; Bird, Sheila M. – Evaluation Review, 2010
The determinants of sentencing are of much interest in criminal justice and legal research. Understanding the determinants of sentencing decisions is important for ensuring transparent, consistent, and justifiable sentencing practice that adheres to the goals of sentencing, such as the punishment, rehabilitation, deterrence, and incapacitation of…
Descriptors: Research Design, Research Methodology, Court Litigation, Social Justice
Reporting ANCOVA Results: A Response to DiCostanzo and Eichelberger.
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Proper, Elizabeth C.; Pierre, Robert G. – Evaluation Review, 1980
This response to TM 505 708 briefly reviews the five major points of that article, and adds seven points that evaluators should consider when preparing reports. Illustrations are taken from Project Follow Through. (BW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Covariance, Data Analysis, Predictor Variables, Program Evaluation
Reporting ANCOVA Results in Evaluation Settings.
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DiCostanzo, James L.; Eichelberger, R. Tony – Evaluation Review, 1980
Design, analysis, and reporting considerations for the application of analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) techniques in educational settings are described. Numerous examples are drawn from the national follow through evaluation, and suggestions for improving reports using ANCOVA-type techniques are presented. (Author/BW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Covariance, Data Analysis, Error of Measurement, Predictor Variables