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    Design and Technology GCSE

    Justification

    What Justification means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

    Definition of Justification

    Providing a valid, reasoned argument for a design choice, often linking back to the design brief or user needs.
    Pearson Edexcel · Develop, communicate, record and justify design ideas, applying suitable techniques (study guide)

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    Using Justification in the exam

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