Mathematics A-Level
Critiquing and refining mathematical models
What Critiquing and refining mathematical models means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Identifying limitations such as unrealistic long-term behaviour and suggesting refinements such as a logistic model or a restricted domain.
Topics that use Critiquing and refining mathematical models
- F: Exponentials and logarithms (AQA A-Level)
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