Evaluation: building on commitments set out in the MOJ Evaluation and Prototyping Strategy, for example by exploring use of a wide range of approaches to evaluation design such as Bayesian trials, confounding control approaches to causal inference, theory-based evaluation and value for money evaluation; additionally, the use of AI tools for evidence synthesis.
Background
To address evidence priorities set out in this ARI, we need to draw on a wide range of analytical and research methodologies, including the use of AI. We want to engage with researchers to enhance our scientific capability and explore how innovative methods can be applied to justice research and analysis.
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