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Biology
12th Grade
09/03/2012

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Term

Analyze

 

Definition
Interpret data to reach conclusions
Term
Annotate
Definition
Add brief notes to a diagram or graph
Term
Apply
Definition
Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in a new situation
Term
Calculate
Definition
Find a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working
Term
Comment
Definition
Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation
Term
Compare
Definition
Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items, referring to both (all) of them througout.
Term
Construct
Definition
Represent or develop in graphical form
Term
Deduce
Definition
Reach a conclusion from the information given
Term
Define
Definition
Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase or physical quantity
Term
Derive
Definition
Manipulate a mathematical relationship (s) to give a new equation or relationship
Term
Describe
Definition
Give a detailed account
Term
Design
Definition
Produce a plan, simulation or model
Term
Determine
Definition
Find the only possible answer
Term
Discuss
Definition
Give an account including, where possible a range of arguments for and against the relative importance of various factors, or comparisons of alternative hypotheses.
Term
Distinguish
Definition
Give the differences between two or more different items.
Term
Draw
Definition
Represent by means of pencil lines
Term
Estimate
Definition
Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity.
Term
Evaluate
Definition
Assess the implications and limitations.
Term
Explain
Definition
Give a detailed account of causes, reasons or mechanisms.
Term
Identify
Definition
Find an answer from a given number of possibilities.
Term
Label
Definition
Add labels to a diagram
Term
List
Definition
Give a sequence of names or other brief answers with no explanation
Term
Measure
Definition
Find a value for a quantity
Term
Outline
Definition
Give a brief account or summary
Term
Predict
Definition
Give an expected result
Term
Show
Definition
Give the steps in a calculation or derivation
Term
Sketch
Definition
Represent by means of a graph showing a line and labeled but unscaled axes but with important features (for example, intercept) clearly indicated
Term
Solve
Definition
Obtain an answer using algebraic and/or numberical methods
Term
State
Definition
Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation
Term
Suggest
Definition
Propose a hypothesis or other possible answer.
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