IB Biology Handbook Definitions

Question 0

Draw

Answer 0

Represent by means of pencil lines

Question 1

Define

Answer 1

Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, or physical quantity

Question 2

Label

Answer 2

add labels to a diagram

Question 3

List

Answer 3

Give a sequence of names of other brief answers with no explanation

Question 4

Measure

Answer 4

Find a value for a quantity

Question 5

State

Answer 5

Give a specific name, value, or other brief answer without explanation or calculation

Question 6

annotate

Answer 6

add brief notes to a diagram of graph

Question 7

apply

Answer 7

use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in a new situation

Question 8

calculate

Answer 8

find a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the work (unless instructed to it do so)

Question 9

Describe

Answer 9

Give a detailed account

Question 10

Distinguish

Answer 10

Give the difference between two or more items

Question 11

estimate

Answer 11

find an approximate value for an unknown quantity

Question 12

identify

Answer 12

find an answer from a given number of possibilities

Question 13

Outline

Answer 13

Give a brief account or summary

Question 14

analyse

Answer 14

interpret data to reach conclusion

Question 15

Comment

Answer 15

Give a judgement based on a given statement or result of a calculation

Question 16

Compare

Answer 16

give an account of similarities and differences between two or more items rendering to both (all) of them throughout

Question 17

Construct

Answer 17

represent or develop in graphical form

Question 18

derive

Answer 18

manipulate a mathematical relationship to give a new equation or relationship

Question 19

design

Answer 19

produce plan, simulation, model

Question 20

determine

Answer 20

find only answer possible

Question 21

discuss

Answer 21

Give an account including where possible, range of arguments for and against the relative importance of various factors

Question 22

evaluate

Answer 22

assess the implications and limitations

Question 23

explain

Answer 23

Give a detailed a count of uses, reasons, or mechanisms

Question 24

predict

Answer 24

Give an expected result

Question 25

show

Answer 25

Give the steps in calculation or derivation

Question 26

sketch

Answer 26

represent by means of a graph showing a line and labelled but unsealed axis but with important features clearly indicated

Question 27

solve

Answer 27

obtain an answer using algebraic and/or numerical methods

Question 28

suggest

Answer 28

propose a hypothesis or other possible answer

Question 29

deduce

Answer 29

reach a conclusion from the information given