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Band 5-6

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20 words

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    datanoun/ˈdeɪtə/

    facts or information collected together for reference or analysis

    The data show a clear increase in temperature over the decade.

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    analyzeverb/ˈænəlaɪz/

    to examine something in detail in order to understand it or find important patterns

    Before writing the discussion, you should analyze the survey results.

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    conceptnoun/ˈkɒnsept/

    an abstract idea or general notion that explains something

    The concept of sustainability is central to this study.

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    processnoun/ˈprəʊses/

    a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end

    The hiring process takes about six weeks.

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    assessverb/əˈses/

    to judge or calculate the quality, importance, or value of something

    The study assesses the economic impact of tourism.

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    theorynoun/ˈθɪəri/

    an idea or set of ideas that explains something, based on principles and evidence

    The theory of evolution is central to modern biology.

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    availableadjective/əˈveɪləbl/

    able to be used, obtained, or reached

    Is the full report available online?

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    factornoun/ˈfæktə/

    a circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result

    Cost is an important factor when choosing a university.

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    methodnoun/ˈmeθəd/

    a systematic way of doing something, especially in research or study

    The researchers used a mixed-method approach.

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    rolenoun/rəʊl/

    the function or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation

    Parents play a key role in a child's early education.

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    indicateverb/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

    to show, point out, or be a sign of something

    Early results indicate a positive trend.

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    majoradjective / noun/ˈmeɪdʒə/

    important, serious, or main; (noun) the main subject a student studies at university

    Climate change is a major global challenge.

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    assumeverb/əˈsjuːm/

    to accept something as true without proof or to suppose

    For the model, we assume that demand remains constant.

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    areanoun/ˈeəriə/

    a region or part of a place; a subject or field of study or activity

    The research focuses on the area of urban planning.

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    consistentadjective/kənˈsɪstənt/

    showing the same behavior or results over time; in agreement with something

    Her findings are consistent with previous research.

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    evidencenoun/ˈevɪdəns/

    facts or information that make you believe that something is true or valid

    The study provides strong evidence that the program works.

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    affectverb/əˈfekt/

    to produce a change in something or someone

    The new policy will affect small businesses the most.

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    identifyverb/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/

    to recognize and name someone or something; to find and indicate who or what someone/something is

    We identified three main problems during the survey.

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    establishverb/ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

    to set up or create something that will last; to prove or show that something is true

    The investigators established a link between diet and the disease.

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    estimateverb / noun/ˈestɪmət/

    to roughly calculate or judge the value, number, or extent of something; a rough calculation or judgment

    We estimate the project will cost around $50,000.

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