Research on Criminal Justice Policy Is an Example of Applied

question 57

True/False

Research on criminal justice policy is an example of applied research.

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Definitions:

Leading Indicators

Economic or financial variables that predict future trends and changes in the economy or markets before they occur.

Lagging Indicators

Metrics that follow an event, used to confirm patterns or trends, typically economic, after they have begun to manifest.

Strategic Learning

The process of using performance metrics to verify strategic objective expectations and, if necessary, adjusting them.

Strategic Objective

A long-term goal set by a business or organization to guide its mission and influence decision-making.