What Does Synthesis and Analysis Mean?
Synthesis: the combination of ideas to
- form a theory, system, larger idea, point or outcome
- show commonalities or patterns
Analysis: a detailed examination
- of elements, ideas, or the structure of something
- can be a basis for discussion or interpretation
Synthesis and Analysis: combine and examine ideas to
- show how commonalities, patterns, and elements fit together
- form a unified point for a theory, discussion, or interpretation
- develop an informed evaluation of the idea by presenting several different viewpoints and/or ideas
