GCSE Combined Science · key term

Evaluation

Definition

Assessing the strengths, weaknesses and relevance of evidence or arguments to reach a justified judgement.

Used by OCR

Specification WS1.1f, WS1.1g, WS1.2e · Biology Paper 1, Biology Paper 2, Chemistry Paper 1, Chemistry Paper 2, Physics Paper 1, Physics Paper 2

Weighing benefits, drawbacks and their importance to reach a justified judgement.
The categories help organise an evaluation; they are not four completely separate boxes.
Revise: Implications of Scientific Developments
Revise: Evidence-Based Decision Making