Science & Research

20 words

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   biasnoun/verb/ˈbaɪəs/

   a tendency or preference that affects impartial judgement; a systematic deviation from the true value

   “The sampling method introduced a measurable bias into the final results.”

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   analysisnoun/əˈnæləsɪs/

   A detailed examination of data or information to discover patterns or meaning.

   “The statistical analysis showed a significant increase in attendance.”

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   measurementnoun/ˈmeʒəmənt/

   the act or process of measuring; a value obtained by measuring

   “Accurate measurement of temperature is crucial in this experiment.”

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   researchnoun/verb/rɪˈsɜːtʃ/

   careful study or investigation to discover facts about a subject

   “The university will fund research into renewable energy.”

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   accuracynoun/ˈækjʊrəsi/

   the degree to which a measurement or result is correct or true

   “The accuracy of the thermometer was checked against a standard.”

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   theorynoun/ˈθɪəri/

   an idea or set of ideas intended to explain something, based on evidence and reasoning

   “Einstein's theory of relativity changed physics.”

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   datanoun (uncountable/plural)/ˈdeɪtə/

   facts or information used for analysis, often in numbers

   “The survey produced a lot of data for the researchers to analyse.”

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   laboratorynoun/ləˈbɒrətəri/

   a room or building equipped for scientific experiments or research

   “The new laboratory has modern equipment for chemistry and biology.”

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   methodnoun/ˈmɛθəd/

   A planned way of doing something, especially in research or science.

   “The method section explains how the data were collected.”

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    controlnoun/kənˈtrəʊl/

    a standard of comparison in an experiment; also the ability to manage or influence something

    “The control group did not receive the new drug.”

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    experimentnoun/verb/ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

    a scientific test done to learn or prove something

    “They ran an experiment to test the new drug.”

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    observationnoun/ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃən/

    the act of watching something carefully, especially to learn about it

    “The scientist made several observations during the experiment.”

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    samplenoun/ˈsɑːmpəl/

    A small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like.

    “The lab technician collected a water sample from the river.”

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    evidencenoun (uncountable)/ˈevɪdəns/

    facts or signs that show something is true

    “There is strong evidence that smoking causes cancer.”

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    procedurenoun/prəˈsiːdʒə/

    a series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner

    “Follow the correct procedure when you collect the samples.”

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    surveynoun/ˈsɜːveɪ/

    A study that asks people questions to collect information about their opinions or behaviour.

    “We conducted a nationwide survey on reading habits.”

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    resultnoun/rɪˈzʌlt/

    something that happens because of an action, or the outcome of an investigation

    “The experiment produced unexpected results.”

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    variablenoun/ˈvɛəriəb(ə)l/

    An element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change in research.

    “Age was treated as a control variable in the experiment.”

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    conclusionnoun/kənˈkluːʒən/

    A judgement or decision reached after considering the relevant information.

    “The conclusion of the report summarised the main findings and recommendations.”

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    hypothesisnoun/haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

    an idea or explanation that you then test through study or experiment

    “The hypothesis predicts that lower temperatures will reduce enzyme activity.”