Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Conducting Research

Here you will learn some English words about conducting research, such as "analyze", "scientific", "model", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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to analyze [verb]

to examine or study something in detail in order to explain or understand it

Ex: The financial analyst will analyze the company 's quarterly reports to assess its performance .

analysis [noun]

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

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

to conclude [verb]

to draw a logical inference or outcome based on established premises or evidence

Ex: After reviewing the historical data , historians concluded that the climate significantly influenced societal changes .

conclusion [noun]

a decision reached after thoroughly considering all relevant information

Ex: The scientist 's conclusion was based on years of research and data analysis .

to confirm [verb]

to show or say that something is the case, particularly by providing proof

Ex: The scientist will confirm the theory with the results of the experiment .

to determine [verb]

to learn of and confirm the facts about something through calculation or research

Ex: Last month , the investigators determined the cause of the fire in the building .

development [noun]

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

Ex: The child 's language development was impressive for his age .

to experiment [verb]

to do a scientific test on something or someone in order to find out the results

Ex: The researchers experiment using advanced technology to study climate change .

laboratory [noun]

a place where people do scientific experiments, manufacture drugs, etc.

Ex: Forensic laboratories analyze evidence collected from crime scenes to aid in investigations .

to prove [verb]

to show that something is true through the use of evidence or facts

Ex: The forensic analysis proved the suspect 's innocence .

scientific [adjective]

relating to or based on the principles and methods of science

Ex: Climate change is a pressing scientific issue that requires collaborative efforts from researchers worldwide .

statistic [noun]

a number or piece of data representing measurements or facts

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study [noun]

a detailed and careful consideration and examination

Ex: The study concluded that regular exercise significantly improves mental health and cognitive function .

theory [noun]

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

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to classify [verb]

to put people or things in different categories or groups

Ex: Can you please classify these items by color ?

to conduct [verb]

to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

Ex: As the event coordinator , she will conduct the planning and execution of the conference .

to evaluate [verb]

to calculate or judge the quality, value, significance, or effectiveness of something or someone

Ex: The manager evaluates employees ' productivity during performance reviews .

finding [noun]

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

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hypothesis [noun]

an explanation based on limited facts and evidence that is not yet proved to be true

Ex: Before conducting the study , the team proposed a hypothesis about the effects of the new drug .

principle [noun]

a fundamental rule that is considered to be true and can serve as a basis for further reasoning or behavior

Ex: The principle of cause and effect was central to understanding how changes in one area can impact another .

procedure [noun]

a particular set of actions conducted in a certain way

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

trial [noun]

a process conducted in order to decide on how effective, safe, etc. someone or something is

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to model [verb]

to create a smaller representation of something using wood, etc.

Ex: Can you model a prototype of the new product for the presentation ?

to correlate [verb]

to be closely connected or have mutual effects

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

to disprove [verb]

to show that something is false or incorrect

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

empirical [adjective]

based upon observations or experiments instead of theories or ideas

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

experimental [adjective]

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

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

theoretical [adjective]

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

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

thesis [noun]

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

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

to verify [verb]

to examine the truth or accuracy of something

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

Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic)
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Politics	Religion	Society	Emigration
War	Computer	Geography	Biology
Engineering	Conducting Research	Physics	Mathematics and Statistics
History	Graphs and Figures	Information Technology	Chemistry
Energy and Fuel	Economics	Psychology	Global Issues
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