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- analyse animal locomotion
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- recognize cytologic abnormalities
- reconstruct program theory
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- undertake genetic risk assessment
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S2.7.3 - analysing financial and economic data
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S2.9 - monitoring developments in area of expertise
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S7 - constructing
S8 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
T - transversal skills and competences

develop scientific theories

skills

information skills

analysing and evaluating information and data

analysing scientific and medical data

develop scientific theories

Description

Description

Formulate scientific theories based on empirical observations, gathered data and theories of other scientists.

Alternative Labels

create scientific theories

define scientific theories

developing scientific theories

developing scientific theory

develop scientific theory

draw up scientific theories

prepare scientific theories

write scientific theories

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skill

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sector specific skills and competences

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)