 | Term | Definition |
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Analyse |
Interpret data to reach conclusions |
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Comment |
Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation |
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Compare |
Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items, referring to both (all) of them throughout |
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Construct |
Represent or develop in graphical form |
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Deduce |
Reach a conclusion from the information given |
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Derive |
Manipulate a mathematical relationship(s) to give a new equation or relationship |
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Design |
Produce a plan, simulation or model |
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Determine |
Find the only possible answer. |
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Discuss |
Give an account including, where possible, a range of arguments for and against the relative importance of various factors, or comparisons of alternative hypotheses |
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Evaluate |
Assess the implications and limitations |
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Explain |
Give a detailed account of causes, reasons or mechanisms |
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Predict |
Give an expected result |
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Show |
Give the steps in a calculation or derivation |
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Sketch |
Represent by means of a graph showing a line and labelled but unscaled axes but with important features (for example, intercept) clearly stated |
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Solve |
Obtain an answer using algebraic and/or numerical methods |
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Suggest |
Propose a hypothesis or other possible answer |
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