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1.3.1.1a - Economics as a social science: inability to conduct scientific economics experiments

Syllabus
2018
Objective
1.3.1.1
Level
AS

a - Economics as a social science: inability to conduct scientific economics experiments

Economics as a social science: inability to conduct scientific economics experiments.

Use a - economics as a social science: inability to conduct scientific economics experiments to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because a - economics as a social science: inability to conduct scientific economics experiments determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply a - economics as a social science: inability to conduct scientific economics experiments to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: a - Economics as a social science: inability to conduct scientific economics experiments is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

ConceptA-Level Edexcel Economics AS