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CMY3709 ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMEMSTER 2 2025 (Answer Guide) VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED ANSWERS. WRITTEN IN REQUIRED FORMAT AND WITHIN GIVEN GUIDELINES. IT IS GOOD TO USE AS A GUIDE AND FOR REFERENCE, NEVER PLAGARIZE. Thank you and success in your academics. UNISA, 2025 Contents The Concept of Validity in Criminological Research: Internal and External Validity 2 Introduction 2 Defining Key Concepts 2 Internal Validity in Criminological Research 3 Common Threats to Internal Validity 4 Criminological Case Studies 5 External Validity in Criminological Research 5 Common Threats to External Validity 6 Criminological Case Studies 6 Balancing Internal and External Validity 7 Strategies for Balance 7 Policy Implications 7 Conclusion 8 References 8 The Concept of Validity in Criminological Research: Internal and External Validity Introduction Scientific research in criminology seeks to uncover patterns, causes, and consequences of crime while informing evidence-based interventions. However, the reliability of such research is dependent on the methodological quality of the studies conducted. Among the most important methodological concerns is validity, which determines whether research findings are accurate and trustworthy. Validity is not merely an academic concern; it has direct practical implications. For example, if a study on the causes of youth delinquency incorrectly identifies peer influence as the primary factor, policymakers might channel scarce resources into peer mentorship programmes rather than addressing the actual root causes, such as poverty or lack of educational access. In the South African context, where crime and justice issues remain at the centre of social debate, valid criminological research is essential. Policies around policing, correctional services, restorative justice, and crime prevention rely on accurate knowledge. Invalid research not only wastes resources but may also reinforce harmful stereotypes, widen inequalities, or promote ineffective policies. This essay examines the concept of validity with emphasis on internal and external validity. It explores the theoretical foundations of validity, discusses major threats to both internal and external validity, and demonstrates their application through criminological examples. The essay

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CMY3709
ASSIGNMENT 1
SEMEMSTER 2 2025
(Answer Guide)

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CMY3709 ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMEMSTER 2 2025 (Answer Guide)
VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED ANSWERS. WRITTEN IN REQUIRED FORMAT AND WITHIN
GIVEN GUIDELINES. IT IS GOOD TO USE AS A GUIDE AND FOR REFERENCE, NEVER
PLAGARIZE. Thank you and success in your academics.
UNISA, 2025

Contents
The Concept of Validity in Criminological Research: Internal and External Validity ............ 2
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Defining Key Concepts ....................................................................................................................... 2
Internal Validity in Criminological Research ................................................................................ 3
Common Threats to Internal Validity .............................................................................................. 4
Criminological Case Studies............................................................................................................. 5
External Validity in Criminological Research ............................................................................... 5
Common Threats to External Validity ............................................................................................. 6
Criminological Case Studies............................................................................................................. 6
Balancing Internal and External Validity........................................................................................ 7
Strategies for Balance ........................................................................................................................ 7
Policy Implications .............................................................................................................................. 7
Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................. 8
References ............................................................................................................................................. 8

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