B243 words
Science and Research
Academic and scientific research methodology.
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- researchnounrɪˈsɜrtʃA systematic investigation or study to establish facts, reach new conclusions, or revise existing theories.
- methodologynounˌmɛθ əˈdɒl ə dʒiA system of methods, procedures, and rules used in a particular discipline or field of study.
- hypothesishī-pŏth<strong>′</strong>ĭ-sĭsA proposed explanation for an observation or phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation and testing.
- experimentnounĭk-spĕr<strong>′</strong>ə-məntA scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact, typically involving systematic manipulation of variables.
- datanounˈdeɪ təFactual information, especially measurements or statistics, collected for reference or analysis.
- analysisə-năl<strong>′</strong>ĭ-sĭsthe detailed examination of the elements or structure of something
- evidencenounˈɛvɪdənsSomething, such as a fact, object, or statement, that helps prove whether something is true or real, especially in a formal investigation, argument, or academic context.
- conclusionnounkənˈkluːʒənthe final part of something; a judgement or decision reached after reasoning
- publicationnounˌpʌb lɪˈkeɪ ʃənThe act or process of making information, a book, or a piece of writing available to the public.
- peerverb-intransitivepɪərto look closely or with difficulty; a person of the same age, status, or ability.
- reviewverbrɪˈvjuːTo examine, consider, or assess something formally with the possibility of change.
- discoverynoundɪˈskʌvərɪThe act of finding or learning something for the first time, especially something not previously known or seen.
- innovationnounˌɪn əˈveɪ ʃənThe introduction of something new; a new idea, method, or device.
- technologytĕk-nŏl<strong>′</strong>ə-jēThe application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry, including machinery, equipment, and systems.
- laboratorynounˈlæb rəˌtɔr iA room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
- observationnounˌɒb zɜrˈveɪ ʃənThe action or process of closely watching or monitoring someone or something, especially to gain information.
- measurementnounmĕzh<strong>′</strong>ər-məntThe process, action, or result of finding the size, quantity, or degree of something using standard units.
- variablevâr<strong>′</strong>ē-ə-bəlSomething that is not fixed or constant; liable to change.
- correlationnounˌkɒrɪˈleɪʃənA mutual relationship or connection between two or more things, often involving a statistical measure of how closely they vary together.
- causationnounkɔˈzeɪ ʃənThe action of causing something; the relationship between cause and effect.
- theorythē<strong>′</strong>ə-rē,thîr<strong>′</strong>ēA system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.
- modelmŏd<strong>′</strong>lA simplified representation or example of something, often used for explanation, imitation, or prediction.
- frameworknounˈfreɪmˌwɜːkA basic underlying structure or system of ideas, facts, or rules that helps something to be understood or provides a basis for organizing or building something.
- paradigmnounˈpær əˌdaɪmA typical example, pattern, or model of something; a set of concepts or assumptions that defines how a particular subject is understood.
- disciplinenounˈdɪsɪˌplɪnəlThe practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behaviour.
- ethicsˈɛθ ɪksMoral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity; a system of moral principles.
- validitynounvəˈlɪd ɪ tiThe quality of being logically or factually sound, well-grounded, or legally binding.
- reliabilitynounrɪˌlaɪ əˈbɪl ɪ tiThe quality of being trustworthy, dependable, or consistently good in performance.
- significancenounsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənsThe quality of being important or having meaning.
- limitationnounˌlɪm ɪˈteɪ ʃənA restriction or boundary that prevents something from being complete, unlimited, or as effective as possible.
- replicationnounˌrɛp lɪˈkeɪ ʃənThe action or process of making an exact copy of something.
- generalizationnounˌdʒɛnrəlaɪˈzeɪʃənA broad statement or principle that applies to many cases, often derived from specific observations or facts.
- applicationnounăp′lĭ-kā<strong>′</strong>shənA formal request for something, often in writing.
- longitudinaladjectiveˌlɒŋɡ-Relating to length, or extending lengthwise; specifically, relating to the study of something over a long period of time.
- crosskrôsTo move from one side to the other; to intersect; to go across.
- sectionaladjectiveˈsɛkʃənəlRelating to a distinct part or division of something.
- empiricaladjectiveĕm-pîr<strong>′</strong>ĭ-kəlBased on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
- comprehensiveadjectiveˌkɒm prɪˈhɛn sɪvIncluding or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; wide in scope.
- substantialadjectivesəbˈstæn ʃəlLarge in size, value, or importance; having a solid, firm, or significant nature.
- fundamentaladjectiveˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlForming a necessary base or core; central and primary.
- contemporaryadjectivekənˈtɛmprərɪExisting or occurring in the present time; belonging to the same time period.
- conventionaladjectivekənˈvɛn ʃə nlBased on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; following accepted customs and practices.
- alternativenounɔlˈtɜr nə tɪvA choice between two or more possibilities; one of two or more available options.