The use of methods in psychology when carrying out research in criminological psychology
Methods from Units 1 and 2, as appropriate, related to criminological psychology.
Experiments as used in the study of eye witness memory.
Mock jury research as a method for studying jury decision-making.
Ethical guidelines
British Psychological Society (BPS) Code of Ethics and Conduct (2009).
Risk management when carrying out research in psychology.
Decision making and interpretation of data:
List A from Topic A, as appropriate
List B from Topic B, as appropriate.
Evaluation of research in criminological psychology
Issues of reliability, validity, generalisability, credibility, objectivity, subjectivity, ethics and practical application of findings as appropriate.