IGCSE: Understanding Command Words

What does it mean to analyse information?

• To analyze information means to memorize facts without understanding.

• To analyze information means to systematically examine data to understand its meaning and implications.

• To analyze information means to ignore data and make assumptions.

• To analyze information means to present data without any context.

How would you assess a given argument?

• Evaluate the claim, supporting evidence, logical structure, and potential biases.

• Accept the argument without question.

• Focus solely on the emotional appeal.

• Ignore the evidence and assess only the conclusion.

What is the purpose of commenting on a topic?

• To provide a definitive answer to the topic.

• To criticize others' opinions without discussion.

• To avoid engaging with different viewpoints.

• The purpose of commenting on a topic is to facilitate discussion and exchange of ideas.

In what ways can you compare two different theories?

• By analyzing their historical context only

• By determining which theory is more popular

• By focusing solely on their length and complexity

• You can compare two different theories by evaluating their assumptions, methodologies, empirical support, explanatory power, predictive accuracy, implications, and scope.

How should you consider the implications of a decision?

• Ignore the feedback from others.

• Make a decision based on gut feeling.

• Focus solely on personal gain.

• Evaluate potential outcomes and impacts on stakeholders.

What does it mean to contrast two viewpoints?

• To blend two viewpoints into a single argument.

• To compare and highlight the differences between two opposing perspectives.

• To ignore the differences and focus on one perspective.

• To summarize the similarities between two viewpoints.

How would you describe the main features of a concept?

• Key characteristics, boundaries, significance, and examples.

• Visual representations, auditory elements, emotional responses, and sensory details.

• Historical context, personal opinions, cultural relevance, and trends.

• General ideas, assumptions, implications, and theories.

What aspects should you discuss when debating an issue?

• Discuss background, key arguments, evidence, counterarguments, and implications.

• Ignore opposing viewpoints

• Focus solely on emotional appeals

• Discuss personal opinions only

How do you evaluate the effectiveness of a solution?

• Assess effectiveness by comparing it to unrelated solutions.

• Evaluate based solely on the time taken to implement the solution.

• Ignore user feedback and focus on cost savings.

• Assess performance against success criteria and gather stakeholder feedback.

What steps are involved in examining a complex problem?

• Consulting only one source of information

• The steps involved in examining a complex problem include defining the problem, gathering information, breaking it down, analyzing parts, identifying solutions, evaluating them, integrating solutions, and implementing the chosen approach.

• Relying solely on intuition

• Ignoring the problem entirely