This paper presents a general solution for the estimation of the recidivism rate and the
proportion of persons who will ultimately recidivate (assuming that some persons will
never recidivate) based on the model proposed by Maltz and McCleary (1977). In addi
tion, tests of significance for these estimates are presented. These tehniques are illustrated
using data from a follow-up study of former drug abuse treatment clients.
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