Evidence-based decision making
What Evidence-based decision making means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
The correct approach is to weigh evidence for the specific use rather than assume a general danger, using information supplied in the question to reach a justified judgement.
Comparing methods using the information given, such as energy values, costs or emissions, rather than relying on general statements.
Topics that use Evidence-based decision making
- Uses of nanoparticles (AQA GCSE)
- Ways of reducing the use of resources (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Benefits and risks
- Benefits and risks of nanotechnology
- Benefits versus drawbacks
- Cosmetics and sun creams
- Crude oil as the feedstock for most plastics
- Earth's finite raw materials
- Electronics
- Evaluating applications against a specified purpose
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