Interrupted time series analysis in criminal justice: Analytical factors to consider

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2022-01

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Justice Research and Statistics Association

Abstract

This research methods brief describes how Interrupted Time Series Analysis (ITS) has emerged as a valuable methodological tool in criminology and criminal justice research, the logic and characteristics of ITS, and key factors to consider when planning and executing an ITS study. It also highlights the unique conditions needed to conduct an ITS study and the strengths and limitations of ITS approaches within particular study contexts. The brief is written for researchers with a prior understanding of basic research design, the concepts of counterfactuals and control, and basic regression techniques.

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Research Brief

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Interrupted Time Series, Quasi-Experimental Designs, Outcome Evaluation, Homicide, Crime Reduction, Research Methods, Quasi-Experimental Designs, Outcome Evaluation, Homicide, Crime Reduction, Research Methods

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