Psychology A-Level
Data-driven approach
What Data-driven approach means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Data-driven approach
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Uses statistical analysis of crime data, including investigative psychology and geographical profiling.
Topics that use Data-driven approach
- Forensic Psychology (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Behaviour modification
- Institutionalisation
- Investigative psychology
- Restorative justice
- Cognitive distortions
- Criminal personality
- Custodial sentencing
- Geographical profiling
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