Dr.Smith is interested in implementing a program that is designed to reduce the recidivism rates of property offenders.He selects two state prisons and with the blessing of the Department of Corrections begins the programs in the main state prison for males and a female institution that is nearby.Which design would be best for Dr.Smith to use?
A) non-equivalent groups
B) randomized study
C) interrupted times-series
D) none of these would work

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Given the context, a non-equivalent groups design is most suitable because Dr. Smith is working with two pre-existing groups (male and female prisoners in different institutions) where random assignment to treatment and control conditions is not feasible. This design allows for comparison between groups that are not randomly assigned.

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