History GCSE
Focused question
What Focused question means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Focused question
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A question that is narrow and explicitly linked to the specific enquiry's theme, keeping the investigation targeted.
Topics that use Focused question
- Option 13: The historic environment - 2 Knowledge, selection and use of sources for historical enquiries (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Bias and perspective
- Cross-referencing
- Historical enquiry
- Historical evidence
- National context
- Public opinion
- Source utility
- Statistical evidence
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