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Explanation

Key Stage 3

Meaning

An explanation is when verbs are used to give cause and effect relationships between variables.

About Explanations

Scientific Theories are an attempt to explain cause and effect relationships.
An explanation is different from a description as descriptions do not attempt to give information about cause and effect relationships.
Explanations generally include the word 'because'.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

An explanation is when verbs are used to give cause and effect relationships between variables.

About Explanations

Scientific Theories are an attempt to explain cause and effect relationships.
An explanation is different from a description as descriptions do not attempt to give information about cause and effect relationships.
Explanations generally include the word 'because'.