6.3.4 - Criminological research evaluation

6.3.4 Evaluation of research in criminological psychology:; issues of reliability, validity, generalisability, credibility, objectivity, subjectivity, ethics and practical application of findings as appropriate.

Use - criminological research evaluation to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - criminological research evaluation determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - criminological research evaluation to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Criminological research evaluation is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.