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    Evaluating evidence and reaching justified conclusions

    What Evaluating evidence and reaching justified conclusions means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.

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    Weighing advantages against disadvantages using the information given, with a judgement based on the evidence provided, not on a general preference.
    AQA · Alternative methods of extracting metals (HT only) (study guide)

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