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(b) Comprehension

The ability to:

(i) select appropriate ideas, match, compare and cite examples of facts, concepts
and principles in familiar situations; and,

(ii) explain familiar phenomena in terms of theories, models, laws and principles.

2. Use of Knowledge (UK)

(a) Application

The ability to:

(i) use facts, concepts, principles and procedures in unfamiliar situations;

(ii) transform data accurately and appropriately;

(iii) use common characteristics as a basis for classification; and,

(iv) use formulae accurately for computations.

(b) Analysis and Interpretation

The ability to:

(i) identify and recognise the component parts of a whole and interpret the
relationships between those parts;

(ii) identify causal factors and show how they interact with each other;

(iii) infer, predict and draw conclusions; and,

(iv) make necessary and accurate calculations and recognise the limitations and
assumptions of data.

(c) Synthesis

The ability to:

(i) combine component parts to form a new meaningful whole; and,

(ii) make predictions and solve problems.

(d) Evaluation – the ability to make reasoned judgements and recommendations based
on the value of ideas and information and their implications.

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