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    Characteristics of eyewitness identification that predict the outcome of real lineups

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    Date
    2003
    Author
    Valentine, Tim
    Pickering, Alan
    Darling, Stephen
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    Valentine, T., Pickering, A. & Darling, S. (2003) Characteristics of eyewitness identification that predict the outcome of real lineups, Applied Cognitive Psychology, vol. 17, , pp. 969-983,
    Abstract
    Data were analysed from 640 attempts by eyewitnesses to identify the alleged culprit in 314 lineups organised by the Metropolitan Police in London. Characteristics of the witness, the suspect, the witness's opportunity to view the culprit, the crime and the lineup were recorded. Data analysis, using mixed effects multinomial logistic regression, revealed that the suspect was more likely to be identified if the witness is younger than 30, the suspect is a white European (rather than African - Caribbean), the witness gave a detailed description, viewed the culprit for over a minute and made a fast decision at the lineup. None of the explanatory variables were significantly associated with a mistaken identification of a foil. No independent, statistically reliable effects of weapon focus, cross-race identification or of the delay before the identification attempt were observed.
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    http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/acp.939
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    https://eresearch.qmu.ac.uk/handle/20.500.12289/941
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