Commentary: Prioritising Randomized Trials; David P. Farrington's Legacy for Criminology in the 21st Century: As Criminological Research Tilts Towards Ideology, Randomized Experiments Are Key for Reinforcing True Science.
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| Title: | Commentary: Prioritising Randomized Trials; David P. Farrington's Legacy for Criminology in the 21st Century: As Criminological Research Tilts Towards Ideology, Randomized Experiments Are Key for Reinforcing True Science. |
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| Authors: | Weisburd, David (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Criminal Behaviour & Mental Health. Feb2025, Vol. 35 Issue 1, p6-9. 4p. |
| Subjects: | Randomized controlled trials, Criminology, Ideology, Empirical research, Criminologists, Confounding variables |
| Abstract: | The article discusses the importance of prioritizing randomized trials in criminology research, as advocated by David Farrington. Randomized experiments are highlighted for their ability to control for confounding variables and provide valid conclusions about treatment outcomes. The text also addresses the resistance to randomized trials due to ethical, legal, and practical concerns, as well as the influence of ideology over scientific evidence in criminology. Farrington's legacy emphasizes the need for rigorous experimental studies to advance the field of criminology. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The article discusses the importance of prioritizing randomized trials in criminology research, as advocated by David Farrington. Randomized experiments are highlighted for their ability to control for confounding variables and provide valid conclusions about treatment outcomes. The text also addresses the resistance to randomized trials due to ethical, legal, and practical concerns, as well as the influence of ideology over scientific evidence in criminology. Farrington's legacy emphasizes the need for rigorous experimental studies to advance the field of criminology. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 09579664 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/cbm.2371 |
