Biology GCSE
Comparative analysis
What Comparative analysis means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Comparative analysis
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Comparing data for different groups, for example smokers and non-smokers, using values from the graph or table and comparative vocabulary such as higher, lower, greater risk or reduced risk.
Topics that use Comparative analysis
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