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6.2. Modelling applications
A subsection of Information and Communication Technology, 0417, through 6. ICT applications
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For Examiner's Use A geography teacher wants to build a weather station. She wants to use a computer to collect the results. Describe three physical variables which would be measured. The geography teacher wants to create a model to demonstrate basic weather forecasting to her students. Describe three features of a spreadsheet which make it suitable for modelling purposes. Describe three other uses of modelling. For Examiner's Use Give two reasons, other than reducing timescale, why computer models are sometimes used rather than the real thing.
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THEORY
2012
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For Examiner's Use 11 The head teacher of a school wants to build a weather station. She wants to use a computer to collect the results Describe three reasons why she wants to use a computer rather than allow students to collect the results. The results will be stored in a spreadsheet. The head teacher wants a word processed report. The report will contain a description of the weather and will use the spreadsheet results. Describe how the report will be created. For Examiner's Use Spreadsheet data is often used for modelling purposes. Give three reasons other than reducing danger why computer models are sometimes used rather than the real thing.
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THEORY
2011
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Questions Discovered
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