Design and Technology GCSE
Quantitative Data
What Quantitative Data means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Quantitative Data
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Numerical data that can be measured objectively, such as dimensions, weight, or cost.
Data that can be measured and expressed numerically.
Topics that use Quantitative Data
- Component 2: Non-examined assessment (NEA) - Design (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Component 2: Non-examined assessment (NEA) - Make (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Product Specification
- Qualitative Data
- Fitness for Purpose
- Iterative Design
- Realistic Conditions
Using Quantitative Data in the exam
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