Bio Command Terms

O1: Define

Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, or physical quality.

O1: Draw

Represent through means of pencil lines. Label unless not.

O1: Label

Add labels to a diagram.

O1: List

Give sequence of names or brief answers without explanation or calculation.

O1: Measure

Find a quantity’s value.

O1: State

Give a specific name, value, or brief answer without explanation or calculation.

O2: Annotate

Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.

O2: Apply

Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in a new situation.

O2: Calculate

Find a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working unless not.

O2: Describe

Give a detailed account.

O2: Distinguish

Give the differences between two or more different terms.

O2: Estimate

Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity.

O2: Identify

Find an answer from a given number of possibilities.

O2: Outline

Give a brief account or summary.

O3: Analyze

Interpret data to reach conclusions.

O3: Comment

Give a judgement based on a given statement or a calculation result.

O3: Compare

Give an account of similarities and differences between 2+ items, referring to them throughout.

O3: Construct

Represent or develop in graphical form.

O3: Deduce

Reach a conclusion from the information given.

O3: Derive

Manipulate a mathematical relationship(s) to give a new equation or relationship.

O3: Design

Produce a plan, simulation or model.

O3: Determine

Find the only possible answer.

O3: Discuss

Give an account including a range of arguments for & against the relative importance of various factors or comparisons of alternative hypotheses.

O3: Evaluate

Assess implications & limitations.

O3: Explain

Give a detailed account of causes, reasons or mechanisms.

O3: Predict

Give an expected result.

O3: Show

Give the steps in a calculation or derivation.

O3: Sketch

Represent with a graph showing a line and labelled + unscaled axes, but with important features like intercepts indicated.

O3: Solve

Obtain an answer using algebraic and/or numerical methods.

O3: Suggest

Propose a hypothesis or possible answer.