Psychology A-Level
Application of research to policy
What Application of research to policy means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Application of research to policy
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Using a finding to support a change in practice or policy, such as shared parental leave or rotas that avoid expensive accidents.
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- Scientific processes (AQA A-Level)
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