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1. Lilienfeld, S. O., & Landfield, K. (2008, October). Science and pseudoscience in law enforcement: A user-friendly primer. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 35(10), 1215-1230. doi:10.1177/0093854808321526.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Pseudoscience and questionable science are largely neglected problems in police and other law enforcement work. In this
primer, the authors delineate the key differences between science and pseudoscience, presenting 10 probabilistic indicators
or warning signs, such as lack of falsifiability, absence of safeguards against confirmation bias, and lack of self-correction,
that can help consumers of the police literature to distinguish scientific from pseudoscientific claims. Each of these warning
signs is illustrated with an example from law enforcement. By attending to the differences between scientific and
pseudoscientific assertions, police officers and other law enforcement officials can minimize their risk of errors and make
better real-world decisions.
Keywords: Confirmation Bias Falsifiability Law Enforcement Peer Review Police Pseudoscience
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