Data interpretation
What Data interpretation means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Interpreting statistical information to identify geographical trends or anomalies and to draw valid conclusions.
Reading graphs or data tables showing deforestation over time and reading the axes correctly to identify trends.
Topics that use Data interpretation
- Tropical rainforests (AQA GCSE)
- Use of qualitative and quantitative data (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Adaptation
- Biodiversity
- Carbon Sink
- Climate and weather
- Climate change
- Climate regulation
- Commercial farming
- Data analysis
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