Biology GCSE
data translation
What data translation means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
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Moving information between numerical data tables and graphical representations, such as converting raw experimental readings into coordinates and plotting points accurately on a grid.
Translating information between numerical and graphical forms, including reading numerical coordinates from a graph to complete summary data tables.
Topics that use data translation
- Coordination and control – the endocrine system (OCR GCSE)
- Photosynthesis (OCR GCSE)
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