Difference between revisions of "Explanation"
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| − | An [[explanation]] is when [[verb]]s are used to give [[cause | + | An [[explanation]] is when [[verb]]s are used to give [[Causation|cause and effect]] relationships between [[variable]]s. |
===About Explanations=== | ===About Explanations=== | ||
| − | : [[Scientific Theory|Scientific Theories]] are an attempt to [[explain]] [[cause | + | : [[Scientific Theory|Scientific Theories]] are an attempt to [[explain]] [[Causation|cause and effect]] relationships. |
: An [[explanation]] is different from a [[description]] as [[description]]s do not attempt to give information about [[cause]] and [[effect]] relationships. | : An [[explanation]] is different from a [[description]] as [[description]]s do not attempt to give information about [[cause]] and [[effect]] relationships. | ||
: [[Explanation]]s generally include the word 'because'. | : [[Explanation]]s generally include the word 'because'. | ||
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| − | An [[explanation]] is when [[verb]]s are used to give [[cause | + | An [[explanation]] is when [[verb]]s are used to give [[Causation|cause and effect]] relationships between [[variable]]s. |
===About Explanations=== | ===About Explanations=== | ||
| − | : [[Scientific Theory|Scientific Theories]] are an attempt to [[explain]] [[cause | + | : [[Scientific Theory|Scientific Theories]] are an attempt to [[explain]] [[Causation|cause and effect]] relationships. |
: An [[explanation]] is different from a [[description]] as [[description]]s do not attempt to give information about [[cause]] and [[effect]] relationships. | : An [[explanation]] is different from a [[description]] as [[description]]s do not attempt to give information about [[cause]] and [[effect]] relationships. | ||
: [[Explanation]]s generally include the word 'because'. | : [[Explanation]]s generally include the word 'because'. | ||
Revision as of 13:29, 5 April 2019
Contents
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'.