Mathematics A-Level
Fitness for purpose
What Fitness for purpose means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Fitness for purpose
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Whether a model is appropriate, judged by asking whether it predicts realistically and whether its assumptions are justified.
Topics that use Fitness for purpose
- Overarching theme 3: Mathematical modelling (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Accurate recording
- Appropriate precision
- Contextual meaning
- Critical evaluation
- Exploration of scenarios
- Input selection
- Mathematical model
- model refinement
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