Difference between revisions of "Explanation"
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: [[Scientific Theory|Scientific Theories]] are an attempt to [[explain]] [[Causation|cause and effect]] relationships. | : [[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 | + | : An [[explanation]] is different from a [[description]] as [[description]]s do not attempt to give information about [[Causation|cause and effect]] relationships. |
: [[Explanation]]s generally include the word 'because'. | : [[Explanation]]s generally include the word 'because'. | ||
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===About Explanations=== | ===About Explanations=== | ||
: [[Scientific Theory|Scientific Theories]] are an attempt to [[explain]] [[Causation|cause and effect]] relationships. | : [[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 | + | : An [[explanation]] is different from a [[description]] as [[description]]s do not attempt to give information about [[Causation|cause and effect]] relationships. |
: [[Explanation]]s generally include the word 'because'. | : [[Explanation]]s generally include the word 'because'. | ||
Latest 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'.