Mathematics A-Level
Assumptions and limitations
What Assumptions and limitations means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Assumptions and limitations
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Explaining the assumptions or limitations that affect the interpretation of the output, stating how they affect its validity.
Topics that use Assumptions and limitations
- OT3: Mathematical modelling (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Application of mathematical models to explore scenarios
- Appropriateness evaluation
- Communication of results
- contextual interpretation
- Critical reflection on model predictions
- Interpretation of mathematical results in context
- Mathematical model
- model refinement
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