4.4. Importance of Evidence Based Practices

In which decade did Martin Robinson issue his infamous claim that "nothing works" in rehabilitating offenders?

What is the fundamental meaning of "evidence-based practices" as described in the chapter?

According to the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), what kind of evidence is required for a program to be considered evidence-based?

Which of the following is NOT listed in the text as a national research clearinghouse for effective public programs?

What is the primary function of evidence-based policymaking?

What is the stated goal of evidence-based policymaking regarding political influence?

The response to Martin Robinson's claim involved numerous research studies published in which decade that proposed alternative approaches?

According to the OJP, what is the purpose of using scientific methods in establishing causal evidence?

Which of the following clearinghouses mentioned in the text specifically focuses on child welfare?

What role does evidence-based policymaking play in relation to information gaps?

The figure 'Steps in Evidence-Based Policymaking' shows a cyclical process. Which of the following is one of the key steps in that cycle?

Which national research clearinghouse listed in the text focuses on substance abuse and mental health?

What is the role of evidence-based policymaking in monitoring and measuring outcomes?

The diagram 'Steps in Evidence-Based Policymaking' shows 'Implementation oversight' as a step. What is the likely purpose of this step?

Who, since the 1980s, has adopted the need to create comprehensive evaluations of effective programs?

What is the central concept demonstrated by the 'Targeted evaluation' step in the policymaking diagram?

How does evidence-based policymaking influence budget development, according to the provided diagram?

The claim that "nothing works" in rehabilitating offenders was a significant catalyst for what subsequent development?

What is the role of 'Outcome monitoring' in the evidence-based policymaking cycle?

Based on the text, what can be inferred about the relationship between evidence-based practices and high-quality outcome evaluations?

Which of the listed clearinghouses is managed by the U.S. Department of Education?

The text states that since the 1980s, 'countless researchers, agencies, and even Congress have adopted the need to create comprehensive evaluations of effective programs.' What does this suggest about the scope of evidence-based practices?

What is the central idea behind the 'Program assessment' step in the evidence-based policymaking cycle?

Which of the following is listed in the text as an example of a national research clearinghouse?

The OJP's definition of evidence-based practices notes that 'causal evidence depends on the use of scientific methods'. What does 'causal evidence' refer to?

How many examples of national research clearinghouses are listed in the bulleted list provided in the text?

The central idea of evidence-based policymaking is to use information to continuously do what?

The chapter mentions 'The Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy' as a resource. Based on its name and the chapter context, what is its likely mission?

How many steps are visually represented in the circular diagram titled 'Steps in Evidence-Based Policymaking'?

The overall message of the chapter suggests that policy and program decisions should be guided by what?

The 'nothing works' claim by Martin Robinson specifically addressed the effectiveness of what?

The chapter's discussion of the OJP's standards implies that for a practice to be considered 'evidence-based,' its positive outcomes must be linked to what?

The list of research clearinghouses provided in the text covers a range of topics. This suggests that evidence-based practices are applicable to which areas?

What does evidence-based policymaking enable policymakers to do when creating budgets?

According to the diagram, after the 'Outcome monitoring' step determines if programs are achieving desired results, what is the next logical step in the cycle?

The text states that national research clearinghouses are great resources for what specific type of information?

Which action is NOT a described function of evidence-based policymaking?

The transition from the 'nothing works' claim of the 1970s to the research of the 1980s represents a shift towards what?

What does the phrase 'high-quality outcome evaluations' imply about the research methodology?

The Pew-McArthur Report referenced in the image caption for the policymaking diagram likely focuses on what topic?

The existence of resources like CrimeSolutions.gov and What Works in Reentry serves what primary purpose for practitioners and policymakers?

Why is it important in evidence-based practice to rule out 'alternative explanations for the documented change'?

The text implies a direct link between research, effective interventions, and what other activity since the 1980s?

The final sentence of the chapter states that the goal of evidence-based policymaking is to create a policy that can be enforced consistently and can withstand what?

The author, Alison S. Burke, frames the entire discussion as a response to what historical event in criminology?

In the policymaking diagram, which step is described with the phrase 'Ensure programs are effectively delivered'?

The concept of 'evidence-based policymaking' suggests a process that is:

What does the OJP consider programs and practices to be based on when determining if they are evidence-based?

Based on the chapter, the main problem with the 'nothing works' claim was that it potentially discouraged what?

What phrase from the diagram's 'Targeted evaluation' step highlights its strategic nature?