Lessons from Two Randomized Experiments in Criminal Justice Settings

摘要: Experiments are known to be powerful tools in assessing the effectiveness of interventions. Notwithstanding this knowledge, randomized field trials have been little used criminal justice settings. The researchers discuss their experiences implementing two experiments: one a courthouse and other police agency. Despite different settings, common problems surfaced both trials. authors obstacles faced running experiments suggest some strategies for avoiding these problems. It is researchers' hope that such candid discussion will help others design implement stronger experiments.