Chapter 10 Reporting and Interpretation

10.1 Interpretation

Key Skills:

• s23 Be able to interpret the proposed solution in terms of the original problem.
• s24 Be able to interpret the result of a hypothesis test in terms of the original problem.

10.2 Checking

Key Skills:

• s25 Recognise when the proposed solution is unreasonable.
• s26 Be able to identify and comment on possible sources of bias or error which may have affected the solution to a problem.

10.3 Evaluation

Key Skills:

• s27 Recognise when the approach taken needs to be refined or replaced.
• s28 Be able to propose a refined or new approach.
• s29 Recognise that a “good enough” solution to a problem can save time and money compared to a more accurate solution.
• s30 Recognise when additional data collection would enable a better solution to a problem.

10.4 Communication

Key Skills:

• s31 Be able to communicate the solution to someone who understands the problem.

Food Standards Agency. 2016. “Guidance on Temperature Control Legislation in the United Kingdom.” https://www.food.gov.uk/sites/default/files/multimedia/pdfs/tempcontrolguiduk.pdf.