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Applied Science and Research - Scientific Research

Study terms related to scientific data, evidence, hypotheses, theories, analysis, evaluation, research findings, and verification.

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data
data
[noun]

information or facts collected to be used for various purposes

Ex: The scientist analyzed the data collected from the experiment. 
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evidence
evidence
[noun]

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

Ex: The prosecution presented compelling evidence, including DNA analysis and eyewitness testimony, to support their case. 
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discovery
discovery
[noun]

the act of finding something for the first time and before others

Ex: The discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine by introducing the first antibiotic. 
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advancement

improvements, developments, or innovations that bring progress or benefit

Ex: Recent advancements in robotics have increased efficiency. 
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proof
proof
[noun]

evidence that establishes or strongly demonstrates that something is true or exists

Ex: The police found no proof that Daniel had entered the building. 
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statistic
statistic
[noun]

a number or piece of data representing measurements or facts

Ex: Statistics help people understand trends and patterns in data. 
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constant
constant
[noun]

a quantity or value that remains the same and does not change in a specific mathematical context

Ex: Pi is a mathematical constant approximately equal to 3.14159. 
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control
control
[noun]

someone or something that is used as a standard of comparison in a scientific experiment to evaluate the results

Ex: In the experiment, the untreated plants served as the control to compare the effects of the new fertilizer. 
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result
result
[noun]

something that is caused by something else

Ex: The medication had the desired result of reducing the patient's symptoms. 
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bias
bias
[noun]

an unfair preference or tendency that influences judgment

Ex: The researchers tried to eliminate bias from the selection process. 
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conclusion

a decision reached after thoroughly considering all relevant information

Ex: After reviewing all the evidence, the jury reached a conclusion. 
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correlation

a relationship or connection between two or more things

Ex: Researchers found a correlation between neighborhood design and residents' activity levels. 
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corroboration

solid proof or evidence that supports a theory or statement

Ex: Multiple sources offered corroboration for the claims made in the report. 
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falsification

the act of proving that a statement or hypothesis is false

Ex: The falsification of the hypothesis led to a new research direction. 
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finding
finding
[noun]

a piece of information discovered as a result of a research

Ex: The scientist's finding revealed a new way to treat the disease. 
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analysis
analysis
[noun]

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

Ex: The financial analysis revealed the strengths and weaknesses of the company's budget. 
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thesis
thesis
[noun]

the main idea, opinion, or theory that someone presents and supports with arguments

Ex: The author develops his thesis throughout the book. 
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hypothesis

a proposed explanation for a situation or set of facts that has not yet been proved

Ex: One hypothesis is that the decline was caused by changing consumer habits. 
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null hypothesis

a statistical hypothesis stating that there is no significant difference or effect

Ex: The null hypothesis assumes that the treatment has no effect on patients. 
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theory
theory
[noun]

a set of ideas intended to explain the reason behind the existence or occurrence of something

Ex: Scientists proposed a new theory to explain the origins of the universe. 
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theoretical
theoretical
[Adjective]

relating to or based on theory or logical reasoning rather than practical experience or application

Ex: Urban planners relied heavily on theoretical models of traffic flow without real-world validation. 
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to verify
to verify
[Verb]

to examine the truth or accuracy of something

Ex: The software automatically verifies the integrity of the downloaded files. 
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