Mathematics A-Level
Exploration of scenarios
What Exploration of scenarios means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Exploration of scenarios
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Engaging with the situation mathematically by varying one input at a time to see how the output changes, or comparing several scenarios.
Topics that use Exploration of scenarios
- Overarching theme 3: Mathematical modelling (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Accurate recording
- Appropriate precision
- Contextual meaning
- Critical evaluation
- Fitness for purpose
- Input selection
- Mathematical model
- model refinement
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