A follow-up was carried out using case records from several magistrates’ courts. The results are shown in the table.
| Sentence type | Number of offenders followed up | Number reconvicted within one year |
|---|---|---|
| Fine | 180 | 54 |
| Community sentence | 150 | 42 |
Calculate, for each sentence type, the percentage of offenders who were reconvicted within one year. Show your workings.
25 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Psychology 1.3 Application: The changing nature of punishment, covering 1.3.1 Rehabilitation and pro-social behaviour and 1.3.2 Punishment and deterrents. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.