Reducing recidivism among juvenile offenders.

The state has implemented a program intended to reduce recidivism among juvenile offenders. Juvenile offenders will be randomly assigned to the treatment program or jail at the time of sentencing by the county judges hearing the cases.

What is the likely outcome measure here?

Using Xs and Os (as elaborated in the textbook), depict the best research design that could be used in this situation. Explain.

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