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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
[Sustantivo]

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

experimentación

experimentación

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
[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
[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
[Sustantivo]

a set of rules based on which medical treatments or scientific experiments are performed

protocolo, procedimiento

protocolo, procedimiento

experimental
[Adjetivo]

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

experimental

experimental

Ex: The experimental aircraft is equipped with advanced technology for testing aerodynamic principles .El avión **experimental** está equipado con tecnología avanzada para probar principios aerodinámicos.
empirical
[Adjetivo]

based upon observations or experiments instead of theories or ideas

empírico

empírico

Ex: The decision was based on empirical observations rather than speculation or opinion .La decisión se basó en observaciones **empíricas** en lugar de especulaciones u opiniones.

to show that something is false or incorrect

refutar

refutar

Ex: The lawyer attempted to disprove the witness 's testimony .El abogado intentó **refutar** el testimonio del testigo.
correlation
[Sustantivo]

a mutual connection or relation between two or more things

correlación

correlación

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

corroborar

corroborar

Ex: DNA evidence corroborated the suspect 's involvement in the burglary .La evidencia de ADN **corroboró** la participación del sospechoso en el robo.

to be closely connected or have mutual effects

estar correlacionado

estar correlacionado

Ex: Employee satisfaction surveys aim to identify factors that correlate with higher workplace morale .Las encuestas de satisfacción de los empleados tienen como objetivo identificar los factores que **se correlacionan** con una mayor moral en el lugar de trabajo.
corroboration
[Sustantivo]

solid proof or evidence that supports a theory or statement

corroboración

corroboración

Ex: Bank records served as corroboration for the defendant 's claim of financial transactions .Los registros bancarios sirvieron como **corroboración** para la afirmación del acusado sobre las transacciones financieras.

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

experimento controlado

experimento controlado

beaker
[Sustantivo]

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

vaso de precipitados

vaso de precipitados

Bunsen burner
[Sustantivo]

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

mechero Bunsen

mechero Bunsen

Ex: The students used the Bunsen burner to heat the test tubes during the experiment .Los estudiantes usaron el **mechero Bunsen** para calentar los tubos de ensayo durante el experimento.
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: The team applied carbon dating to the wooden structure to verify its period of construction .El equipo aplicó la **datación por carbono** a la estructura de madera para verificar su período de construcción.
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 clinical trial showed promising outcomes , with a significant improvement in patient recovery rates .El **ensayo clínico** mostró resultados prometedores, con una mejora significativa en las tasas de recuperación de los pacientes.
to dissect
[Verbo]

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

diseccionar

diseccionar

Ex: He dissected the design , focusing on how each element contributed to the overall aesthetic .Él **diseccionó** el diseño, centrándose en cómo cada elemento contribuía a la estética general.
to falsify
[Verbo]

to prove a statement or theory to be false or incorrect

falsificar

falsificar

Ex: The forensic analysis falsified the witness 's testimony .El análisis forense **falsificó** el testimonio del testigo.
finding
[Sustantivo]

the act of discovering something

descubrimiento

descubrimiento

classification
[Sustantivo]

the process of categorizing things or people

clasificación

clasificación

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
[Sustantivo]

a number or piece of data representing measurements or facts

estadística

estadística

Ex: The statistics revealed that a large percentage of people prefer to work from home.Las **estadísticas** revelaron que un gran porcentaje de personas prefieren trabajar desde casa.
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 advertising campaign was designed to bias consumers towards buying their product over competitors ' .La campaña publicitaria fue diseñada para **sesgar** a los consumidores hacia la compra de su producto en lugar de los de la competencia.
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 environmentalist conducted a case study on the effects of deforestation on local wildlife populations .El ambientalista realizó un **estudio de caso** sobre los efectos de la deforestación en las poblaciones locales de vida silvestre.
analytical
[Adjetivo]

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

analítico

analítico

Ex: An analytical essay critically examines a topic by presenting evidence and logical arguments .Un ensayo **analítico** examina críticamente un tema presentando evidencia y argumentos lógicos.
procedure
[Sustantivo]

a particular set of actions conducted in a certain way

procedimiento

procedimiento

Ex: Safety procedures must be followed in the laboratory .Se deben seguir las **procedimientos** de seguridad en el laboratorio.
analysis
[Sustantivo]

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

análisis

análisis

Ex: The engineer conducted a thorough analysis of the bridge 's structural integrity .El ingeniero realizó un **análisis** exhaustivo de la integridad estructural del puente.
methodical
[Adjetivo]

done in a careful, systematic, and organized manner

metódico

metódico

Ex: She tackled the daunting task of organizing her closet with a methodical approach , sorting items by category and systematically decluttering .Enfrentó la abrumadora tarea de organizar su armario con un enfoque **metódico**, clasificando los artículos por categoría y despejando sistemáticamente.
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