Mathematics GCSE
Extrapolation
What Extrapolation means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Eduqas, Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Extrapolation
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Estimating a value outside the range of the given data points on a scatter graph.
Making predictions outside the range of the given data on a scatter graph.
Topics that use Extrapolation
- Statistics (Eduqas GCSE)
- Statistics (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Extrapolation in the exam
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