IB Biology Handbook Definitions Flashcards
Draw
Represent by means of pencil lines
Define
Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, or physical quantity
Label
add labels to a diagram
List
Give a sequence of names of other brief answers with no explanation
Measure
Find a value for a quantity
State
Give a specific name, value, or other brief answer without explanation or calculation
annotate
add brief notes to a diagram of graph
apply
use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in a new situation
calculate
find a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the work (unless instructed to it do so)
Describe
Give a detailed account
Distinguish
Give the difference between two or more items
estimate
find an approximate value for an unknown quantity
identify
find an answer from a given number of possibilities
Outline
Give a brief account or summary
analyse
interpret data to reach conclusion
Comment
Give a judgement based on a given statement or result of a calculation
Compare
give an account of similarities and differences between two or more items rendering to both (all) of them throughout
Construct
represent or develop in graphical form
derive
manipulate a mathematical relationship to give a new equation or relationship
design
produce plan, simulation, model
determine
find only answer possible
discuss
Give an account including where possible, range of arguments for and against the relative importance of various factors
evaluate
assess the implications and limitations
explain
Give a detailed a count of uses, reasons, or mechanisms
predict
Give an expected result
show
Give the steps in calculation or derivation
sketch
represent by means of a graph showing a line and labelled but unsealed axis but with important features clearly indicated
solve
obtain an answer using algebraic and/or numerical methods
suggest
propose a hypothesis or other possible answer
deduce
reach a conclusion from the information given
