Combined Science GCSE
evaluate
What evaluate means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
Compare effectiveness, side effects, convenience, reversibility and STI protection, then reach a justified judgement for a given situation.
Balancing the risks of multiple births against the benefits of a successful pregnancy.
Topics that use evaluate
- Contraception (AQA GCSE)
- The use of hormones to treat infertility (HT only) (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Fertilisation
- FSH
- Ovulation
- Embryo
- Embryo development
- Emotional impact of uncertain medical outcomes
- Ethical issues
- Evaluating fertility treatments
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