| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7242217 | Journal of Criminal Justice | 2018 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
- Study examined predictive validity of Wisconsin Instrument.
- Through logistic regression, race and location found to be significant predictors of probation failure.
- Demonstrated Wisconsin tool's distribution of predictive error by race using 2X2 contingency tables.
- Race and location found to be significant predictors of probation failure.
- Distribution of error should be considered when assessing predictive validity of a risk instrument.
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Authors
Whitney Threadcraft-Walker, Melody Mitchell Threadcraft, Howard Henderson, David Rembert,