This unit will address the following aspects of the AS subject criteria. The ability to:

• demonstrate and describe ethical, safe and skilful practical techniques, selecting appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods

3.3.2: Implementing involves the ability to work methodically and safely, demonstrating competence in the required manipulative skills and efficiency in managing time. Raw data should be methodically collected and recorded during the course of the investigation.

Candidates should be able to:

• show full regard for safety and the ethical issues involved with the well-being of living organisms and the environment

A2 3.4: 3.4.1 The dynamic equilibrium of populations is affected by a number of factors

Investigating populations
In the context of investigating populations, candidates should:

• carry out experimental and investigative activities, including appropriate risk management
• consider ethical issues arising when carrying out field work, particularly those relating to the organisms involved and their environment

A2 3.6 Unit 6 Investigative and practical skills in A2 Biology (A2 Centre Assessed Unit)

This unit will address the following aspects of the A2 subject criteria. The ability to:

• demonstrate and describe ethical, safe and skilful practical techniques, selecting appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods

3.6.2 Implementing involves the ability to work methodically and safely, demonstrating competence in the required manipulative skills and efficiency in managing time. Raw data should be methodically collected and recorded during the course of the investigation.

Candidates should be able to:

• show full regard for safety and the ethical issues involved with the well-being of living organisms and the environment