Scale selection
What Scale selection means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
Choosing a consistent scale for each axis using equal intervals such as 1, 2, 5 or 10 units per major grid square, so the data fills most of the grid.
Selecting appropriate scales for the axes to ensure the data is displayed clearly and accurately.
Topics that use Scale selection
- Levels of organisation (AQA GCSE)
- Plant organ system (AQA GCSE)
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