Author Question: Describe the elements of a classical experiment and explain why it is not commonly used in the field ... (Read 48 times)

lbcchick · **on:** Aug 24, 2018

Describe the elements of a classical experiment and explain why it is not commonly used in the field of criminal justice.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Double jeopardy occurs only when a person is subjected to separate punishments for the same offense.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

mk6555 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The classical experiment consists of three distinct elements. These elements include: a) a treatment group and a control group, b) a pretest and a posttest, and c) a controlled intervention. The treatment group is the one that will receive an intervention. The control group is the one that does not get exposed to the intervention. In other words, this group will conduct business as usual. Next the pretest and posttest are measured before and after the intervention. Finally, a controlled intervention is administered by the researcher. Due to the inherent limitations in the social sciences, classical experiments are rare in criminal justice. Many times the difficulties associated with the classical experiment are too dangerous to be carried out. More specifically, death, injury, or even psychological coercion may create too dangerous of an environment for experimentation. Studying the social phenomena of crime is a very challenging and complex task.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE