Which of the following uses rigorous methods to locate, appraise, and synthesize findings from criminal justice program evaluation studies?
A) Systematic review
B) Use for decision-making
C) Meta-analysis
D) Judgmental quality

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A systematic review involves the use of rigorous methods to identify, appraise, and synthesize findings from multiple studies on a particular topic. This is the best choice given the context of the question, which asks about the use of rigorous methods in locating, appraising, and synthesizing findings from criminal justice program evaluation studies. While meta-analysis is a related technique that summarizes findings across studies, it is not the best choice for this question as it specifically focuses on statistical analysis of effect sizes. Choice B, Use for decision-making, is not a methodology for conducting evaluations, but rather an intended outcome of the evaluation process. Choice D, Judgmental quality, is not a recognized term or methodology in evaluation research.

Which of the Following Uses Rigorous Methods to Locate, Appraise