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Vocabulario Avanzado para el TOEFL - Experimentación

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre experimentación, como "thesis", "empirical", "beaker", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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experimentation
experimentation
[Sustantivo]

the process of creating a scientific experiment and checking the results to determine something usually in a lab

experimentación

experimentación

to verify
to verify
[Verbo]

to examine the truth or accuracy of something

verificar

verificar

Ex: Jane had to verify her identity with a photo ID at the bank. 

Jane tuvo que verificar su identidad con una identificación fotográfica en el banco.

thesis
thesis
[Sustantivo]

a statement that someone presents as a topic to be argued or examined

tesis

tesis

Ex: The scientist proposed the thesis that the presence of a certain enzyme is correlated with the development of the disease. 

El científico propuso la tesis de que la presencia de una determinada enzima está correlacionada con el desarrollo de la enfermedad.

theoretical
theoretical
[Adjetivo]

concerned with understanding and explaining phenomena rather than directly applying them to real-world situations

teórico

teórico

Ex: As a theoretical linguist, he spent decades developing hypotheses about language acquisition rather than testing applied methods. 

Como lingüista teórico, pasó décadas desarrollando hipótesis sobre la adquisición del lenguaje en lugar de probar métodos aplicados.

protocol
protocol
[Sustantivo]

a detailed set of instructions or rules for conducting experiments, treatments, or procedures

protocolo, procedimiento

protocolo, procedimiento

Ex: Medical protocols ensure patient safety. 

Los protocolos médicos garantizan la seguridad del paciente.

experimental
experimental
[Adjetivo]

relating to or involving scientific experiments, especially those designed to test hypotheses or explore new ideas

experimental

experimental

Ex: The experimental research project explored the impact of social media on teenagers' self-esteem. 

El proyecto de investigación experimental exploró el impacto de las redes sociales en la autoestima de los adolescentes.

empirical
empirical
[Adjetivo]

based upon observations or experiments instead of theories or ideas

empírico

empírico

Ex: The study aimed to provide empirical evidence for the effectiveness of the new drug. 

El estudio tenía como objetivo proporcionar evidencia empírica de la efectividad del nuevo medicamento.

to disprove

to show that something is false or incorrect

refutar

refutar

Ex: She presented evidence to disprove the accusations against her. 

Ella presentó pruebas para refutar las acusaciones en su contra.

correlation
correlation
[Sustantivo]

a mutual relationship between things, where one tends to influence the other

correlación

correlación

Ex: The study found a correlation between urban green spaces and lower stress levels. 

El estudio encontró una correlación entre los espacios verdes urbanos y niveles de estrés más bajos.

to corroborate

to provide supporting evidence for a theory, statement, etc.

corroborar

corroborar

Ex: His fingerprints found at the crime scene corroborate his presence there. 

Sus huellas dactilares encontradas en la escena del crimen corroboran su presencia allí.

to correlate

to be closely connected or have mutual effects

estar correlacionado

estar correlacionado

Ex: In economic research, unemployment rates often correlate with changes in consumer spending patterns. 

En la investigación económica, las tasas de desempleo a menudo se correlacionan con los cambios en los patrones de gasto de los consumidores.

corroboration
corroboration
[Sustantivo]

solid proof or evidence that supports a theory or statement

corroboración

corroboración

Ex: Video footage offered clear corroboration that the event had occurred as described. 

Las imágenes de video ofrecieron una corroboración clara de que el evento había ocurrido como se describió.

controlled experiment

an experiment during which only one Variable is changed to realize the effect of it on the experiment

experimento controlado

experimento controlado

beaker
beaker
[Sustantivo]

a container usually made of glass or plastic used in chemistry and laboratory

vaso de precipitados

vaso de precipitados

Ex: He labeled each beaker with the chemical name and concentration. 
Bunsen burner
Bunsen burner
[Sustantivo]

a piece of equipment used in a laboratory that can burn gas and create flames

mechero Bunsen

mechero Bunsen

Ex: We turned on the Bunsen burner to sterilize the glassware in the lab. 

Encendimos el mechero Bunsen para esterilizar el material de vidrio en el laboratorio.

carbon dating
carbon dating
[Sustantivo]

a method used for measuring how old an organic material is by calculating the amount of carbon they contain

datación por carbono 14, datación mediante carbono 14

datación por carbono 14, datación mediante carbono 14

Ex: Through carbon dating, archaeologists were able to confirm the timeline of the early human settlement. 

A través de la datación por carbono, los arqueólogos pudieron confirmar la línea de tiempo del asentamiento humano temprano.

clinical trial
clinical trial
[Sustantivo]

a controlled scientific experiment in which the effectiveness and safety of a medical treatment is measured by testing it on people

ensayo clínico

ensayo clínico

Ex: The results of the clinical trial will determine if the treatment can be approved for widespread use. 

Los resultados del ensayo clínico determinarán si el tratamiento puede ser aprobado para uso generalizado.

to dissect
to dissect
[Verbo]

to analyze something systematically and thoroughly by breaking it down into its individual elements or components

diseccionar

diseccionar

Ex: Critics dissected the film's narrative structure to better understand how each plot point contributed to the overall story. 

Los críticos diseccionaron la estructura narrativa de la película para entender mejor cómo cada punto de la trama contribuía a la historia general.

to falsify
to falsify
[Verbo]

to prove a statement or theory to be false or incorrect

falsificar

falsificar

Ex: The journalist uncovered attempts to falsify the news story. 

El periodista descubrió intentos de falsificar la noticia.

finding
finding
[Sustantivo]

the result of investigating, researching, or calculating the properties, characteristics, or behavior of something

descubrimiento

descubrimiento

Ex: Statistical findings showed a significant trend. 

Los hallazgos estadísticos mostraron una tendencia significativa.

classification
classification
[Sustantivo]

the process or act of arranging people, objects, or information into categories based on shared characteristics

clasificación

clasificación

Ex: Classification helps organize large amounts of data. 

La clasificación ayuda a organizar grandes cantidades de datos.

to randomize

to employ a method in an experiment that gives every entity an equal chance of being considered; to arrange things in a random order

aleatorizar

aleatorizar

statistic
statistic
[Sustantivo]

a number or piece of data representing measurements or facts

estadística

estadística

Ex: Many researchers rely on statistics to support their findings. 

Muchos investigadores dependen de las estadísticas para respaldar sus hallazgos.

to bias
to bias
[Verbo]

to unfairly influence or manipulate something or someone in favor of one particular opinion or point of view

condicionar, predisponer

condicionar, predisponer

Ex: The judge was accused of biasing the trial by showing favoritism towards the wealthy defendant. 

El juez fue acusado de sesgar el juicio mostrando favoritismo hacia el acusado adinerado.

case study
case study
[Sustantivo]

a recorded analysis of a person, group, event or situation over a length of time

estudio de caso

estudio de caso

Ex: The case study examined how a small business adapted to changes in consumer behavior during the pandemic. 

El estudio de caso examinó cómo una pequeña empresa se adaptó a los cambios en el comportamiento del consumidor durante la pandemia.

analytical
analytical
[Adjetivo]

describing a method for understanding things through the use of logic and detailed thinking

analítico

analítico

Ex: Analytical thinking is essential in problem-solving, as it enables individuals to evaluate different approaches and their consequences. 

El pensamiento analítico es esencial en la resolución de problemas, ya que permite a los individuos evaluar diferentes enfoques y sus consecuencias.

procedure
procedure
[Sustantivo]

a particular set of actions conducted in a certain way

procedimiento

procedimiento

Ex: He learned the procedure for conducting the financial audit according to company guidelines. 

Aprendió el procedimiento para realizar la auditoría financiera de acuerdo con las pautas de la empresa.

analysis
analysis
[Sustantivo]

a methodical examination of the whole structure of something and the relation between its components

análisis

análisis

Ex: Her analysis of the literary work highlighted the underlying themes and symbols. 

Su análisis de la obra literaria destacó los temas y símbolos subyacentes.

methodical
methodical
[Adjetivo]

done in a careful, systematic, and organized manner

metódico

metódico

Ex: The chef prepared the recipe in a methodical fashion, measuring each ingredient precisely and following the cooking instructions step by step. 

El chef preparó la receta de una manera metódica, midiendo cada ingrediente con precisión y siguiendo las instrucciones de cocina paso a paso.

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