GLOSSARY OF BEHAVIOURALVERBS USED IN THE CARIBBEANSTUDIES

EXAMINATION
WORDDEFINITION
AnalyseExamine methodically and in detail the elementsof a process, asituationor
a theory, and then draw (a) conclusion(s).
ApplyUse knowledge and/orprinciples, approaches or theories tosolveproblems.
AssessPresent reasons for the importance of particular structures,relationships,
processes orapproaches.
CommentState opinion or viewwith supporting reasons.
Compare and State, describe and elaborateon the similaritiesand
differences.contrast
DefineProvide a precise statement giving the natureor thescopeor themeaningof
a term;or usethe term in one or more sentences so thatthemeaning is clear and
precise.
DescribeProvide a detailed account, including significant characteristics
orelementsof an issueor situation.
DevelopElaborateon or expand anidea or argument with supporting reasons.
Differentiate State or explain briefly those differences between or among items or
orsituations which can be used to define them orplace them
intoDistinguishseparate categories.
DiscussWrite an extendedanswer defining key concepts, stating what
is,exploringrelatedconcepts and issues, present reasoned argumentsfor and
against, using detailed examples butnotnecessarily drawinga conclusion.
EvaluateWeigh evidence and make judgements basedon givencriteria.
The useof logical supporting reasons for a particular point ismoreimportant than the
viewheld; usually both sides of an argumentshould be considered.
ExamineWrite anextended answer defining keyconcepts,stating what is
andexploringrelatedconcepts andissues.
ExplainProvide statements onwhathappened,howit happened andwhyit
happened.Provide elaborationofparticular terms, concepts,approaches.
FormulateDevelop a hypothesis.
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