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Ssidhil11y ago

Hey Mike, Sorry to bother you. Could you explain the difference between the wordings used in the QP like Explain, Discuss , Describe , Evaluate , Illustrate,Define etc. Which ones of these should be answered with numbers and which ones should be answered as just theory.. Regards Sid :)

MikeLittleTutor11y ago#1

Evaluate literally means "put a value on" and certainly involves numbers "Explain", "Discuss" and "Illustrate" could all involve using numbers to explain or illustrate a point that you are trying to make Mind you, so could "Describe"! But "Define" is clearly just words Does that help?

Ssidhil11y ago#2

Yeah it does... :) Is there any lectures for Interpretation areas.. I couldn't find any ... Thanks Sid

MikeLittleTutor11y ago#3

Hi Sid No, no lectures on this area Maybe the best I can suggest is to review the answers to past exam questions on interpretation and commenting on financial performance and financial position Ok?

Ssidhil11y ago#4

Okay mike Thanks

MikeLittleTutor11y ago#5

You're welcome