Economics Task/Command terms

Identify

Recognise and name and/or select an event, feature, element and/or part from a list

Define

Give the precise meaning and identify essential qualities of a word, phrase or concept

Describe

Start with the definition, and then provide characteristics, features and qualities of a given concept, opinion, situation, event, process or effect in an accurate way

Outline

Start with the definition, and then briefly describe the top-line features of the concept, one for each remaining mark.

Explain

Briefly define the key terms and show how one concept affects the other. "A, causes B, which causes C...". Write as many "cause and effect" connections as there are marks.

Distinguish

Show difference(s) between concepts; as many unique differences for each remaining mark. A definition can count as a difference

Justify

Recommend a course of action using the theoretical advantages of the concept and/or relevance to improving case study problem.

Discuss

Present a clear, considered and balanced argument or prose that identifies issues and shows the strengths and weaknesses of, or points for and against.

Interpret/ Analyse data

Describe the meaningful parts of the source data, including key numbers. Propose a reason for the change where appropriate.

Analyse/ Examine

Identify components/elements and the significance of the relationship between them; draw out and relate implications; determine logic and reasonableness of information.

Assess

Make a judgment about, or measure, determine or estimate, the value, quality, outcomes, results, size, significance, nature or extent of something.