Glossary definition

An assessment task requiring a student to critically evaluate data (e.g. literature; media; qualitative/quantitative results) by discussing the degree or level of accuracy, depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection, patterns and quality present in the data. This process is often shaped by a set enquiry, question or debate that relates directly to course content and has been guided/posited by the instructor.
Analysis is listed as one of the six categories of Bloom’s Taxonomy: A framework for categorizing levels of knowledge. Analysis is defined by Bloom as the breaking down of information into its component parts, determining how the parts relate to one another or to the overall structure or purpose. It interrelates with the other five framework categories of Knowledge – recalling or remembering information; Comprehension – explaining ideas or concepts; Application -the ability to put ideas and concepts to work in solving problems; Synthesis: the ability to put parts together to form something original; and Evaluation -judging the value of evidence based on definite criteria.