Data interpretation
What Data interpretation means in Business GCSE, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Understanding what the numbers represent in a real-world context, such as whether a numerical change is a positive or negative outcome.
Reading a table or chart to state what it shows, then explaining the consequence for the business, such as whether demand is growing.
Topics that use Data interpretation
- The purpose and methods of market research (AQA GCSE)
- Understanding business performance (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Decision making
- Business decision making
- Business performance
- Calculation skills
- Closed questions
- Competition
- Competitor analysis
- Costs and benefits of research
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