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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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Words for Academic IELTS
to analyze

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

Ex: To improve the website 's user experience , the team decided to analyze user behavior and feedback .
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analysis
analysis
[noun]

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

Ex: The engineer conducted a thorough analysis of the bridge 's structural integrity .
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to conclude

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

Ex: From her observations of the animal 's behavior , the biologist concluded that it was preparing for hibernation .
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conclusion

a decision reached after thoroughly considering all relevant information

Ex: The committee 's conclusion was to approve the new policy .
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to confirm

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

Ex: His research confirmed the hypothesis he had proposed earlier .
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to determine

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

Ex: Right now , the researchers are actively determining the impact of the new policy .
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development

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

Ex: They monitored the development of the plant to understand its growth patterns .
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to experiment

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

Ex: The scientists experiment to test their hypotheses .
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laboratory

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

Ex: Food scientists work in laboratories to develop new food products and improve food safety standards .
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to prove
to prove
[Verb]

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

Ex: The experiment regularly proves the hypothesis .
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scientific
scientific
[Adjective]

relating to or based on the principles and methods of science

Ex: Evolutionary theory is supported by a vast body of scientific evidence from various disciplines , including biology , geology , and genetics .
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statistic
statistic
[noun]

a number or piece of data representing measurements or facts

Ex: The statistics revealed that a large percentage of people prefer to work from home.
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study
study
[noun]

a detailed and careful consideration and examination

Ex: The professor encouraged his students to participate in the study, emphasizing the importance of hands-on experience .
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theory
theory
[noun]

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

Ex: The students struggled to grasp the main idea behind the theory of relativity .
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to classify

to put people or things in different categories or groups

Ex: The botanist recently classified plants into different species based on their characteristics .
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to conduct

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

Ex: The CEO will personally conduct negotiations with potential business partners .
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to evaluate

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

Ex: It 's important to evaluate the environmental impact of new construction projects before granting permits .
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finding
finding
[noun]

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

Ex: The scientist presented her findings at the conference.
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hypothesis

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

Ex: After analyzing the data , they either confirmed or refuted their initial hypothesis.
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principle
principle
[noun]

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

Ex: We have been applying the principle throughout the project .
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procedure
procedure
[noun]

a particular set of actions conducted in a certain way

Ex: Safety procedures must be followed in the laboratory .
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trial
trial
[noun]

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

Ex: The trial of the proposed educational program showed promising results in improving student engagement .
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to model
to model
[Verb]

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

Ex: The sculptor frequently models miniature versions of famous landmarks .
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to correlate

to be closely connected or have mutual effects

Ex: Employee satisfaction surveys aim to identify factors that correlate with higher workplace morale .
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to disprove

to show that something is false or incorrect

Ex: The lawyer attempted to disprove the witness 's testimony .
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empirical
empirical
[Adjective]

based upon observations or experiments instead of theories or ideas

Ex: The decision was based on empirical observations rather than speculation or opinion .
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experimental
experimental
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The experimental aircraft is equipped with advanced technology for testing aerodynamic principles .
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theoretical
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 .
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thesis
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 .
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to verify
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 .
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