Descriptive model

Key term for OCR GCSE Physics B, used in Developing explanations.

Definition

A word-based explanation that describes the mechanisms of a scientific phenomenon.

Exam Context

Descriptive model appears in OCR GCSE Physics B revision content for Ideas about Science, especially Developing explanations and Developing explanations.

Ideas about Science Developing explanations Developing explanations

Found in Revision Notes

Ideas about Science

The Use of Scientific Models

Developing explanations • Developing explanations

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