Mathematics A-Level
Appropriate precision
What Appropriate precision means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Appropriate precision
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Rounding or presenting results at a level of precision appropriate to the context, rather than quoting an excessive number of significant figures.
Topics that use Appropriate precision
- Overarching theme 3: Mathematical modelling (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Accurate recording
- Contextual meaning
- Critical evaluation
- Exploration of scenarios
- Fitness for purpose
- Input selection
- Mathematical model
- model refinement
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