Which investigation path deals with evaluating the sufficiency and relevance of information collected during the investigation?

• A. Fact-finding
• B. Appraisal
• C. Resolution
• D. Initiation

Answer: (B)

Appraisal focuses on evaluating the information collected in an investigation to determine if it’s enough to reach a fair conclusion and whether it directly relates to the issues at hand. After fact-finding gathers data, appraisal reviews that data for completeness, relevance, and credibility, identifies gaps, and decides whether more information is needed before moving toward resolution. This step ensures the evidence supports conclusions and helps guide next actions, such as requesting additional interviews or documents. The other stages are about gathering information (fact-finding), deciding outcomes (resolution), or starting the process (initiation), but they do not center on judging sufficiency and relevance in the same way.