College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Evidence-Based Policing
Module SOC3111 for 2020/1
Module SOC3111 for 2020/1
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
SOC3111: Evidence-Based Policing
This module descriptor refers to the 2020/1 academic year.
Module Aims
This module aims to provide you with introductory knowledge of the evidence-based policing movement. It aims to teach you how to use police data to create research projects and answer relevant questions for the police.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. Demonstrate a clear and detailed understanding of evidence-based policing; 2. Critically assess the application of research in practice; 3. Demonstrate a knowledgeable capability to apply research methods and data analysis skills to answer research questions; |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 4. Conduct analysis of quantitative data; 5. Demonstrate a critical understanding of policing research and the implications for relevant policy; 6. Critically assess strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research designs in social sciences; |
Personal and Key Skills | 7. Present an argument orally in a clear, organized and effective manner; 8. Effectively communicate results of research in written form to the deadline; 9. Work in a group within a limited time frame to complete a specified task. |