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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: The scientist needed to analyze the data to draw meaningful conclusions from the experiment. 
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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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to conclude

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

Ex: From the patterns observed in the data, researchers concluded that more training would enhance employee performance. 
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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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to confirm

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

Ex: The doctor confirmed the diagnosis with the results of the blood test. 
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to determine

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

Ex: Scientists regularly determine the chemical composition of substances in the laboratory. 
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development

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

Ex: The development of new technologies has transformed modern life. 
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to experiment

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

Ex: Researchers experiment on various plant species to study their growth patterns. 
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laboratory

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

Ex: The chemistry students conducted experiments in the laboratory to study chemical reactions. 
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to prove
to prove
[Verb]

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

Ex: He often proves his point through well-researched arguments. 
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scientific
scientific
[Adjective]

relating to or based on the principles and methods of science

Ex: The scientific method involves systematic observation, measurement, and experimentation to understand natural phenomena. 
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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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study
study
[noun]

a detailed and careful consideration and examination

Ex: The research team conducted a thorough study to analyze the effects of climate change on local ecosystems. 
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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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to classify

to put people or things in different categories or groups

Ex: The scientist classified the organisms into different species based on their genetic traits and physical features. 
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to conduct

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

Ex: The experienced project manager will conduct the team in implementing the new software. 
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to evaluate

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

Ex: The teacher evaluates students' performance through tests and assignments. 
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finding
finding
[noun]

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

Ex: Laboratory findings confirmed the hypothesis. 
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hypothesis

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

Ex: The scientist developed a hypothesis to explain the observed phenomena. 
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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: The scientific method is based on the principle of empirical evidence, requiring observations and experiments to support hypotheses. 
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procedure
procedure
[noun]

a particular set of actions conducted in a certain way

Ex: The technician followed a detailed procedure to calibrate the equipment accurately. 
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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 was set to evaluate the new drug's effectiveness in treating the condition. 
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to model
to model
[Verb]

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

Ex: He modeled a scale replica of the famous landmark using wood and cardboard. 
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to correlate

to be closely connected or have mutual effects

Ex: The increase in exercise tends to correlate with improvements in overall health and well-being. 
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to disprove

to show that something is false or incorrect

Ex: The scientist conducted experiments to disprove the theory. 
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empirical
empirical
[Adjective]

based upon observations or experiments instead of theories or ideas

Ex: The scientist relied on empirical data to support her hypothesis about climate change. 
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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 study investigated the effects of meditation on stress levels. 
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theoretical
theoretical
[Adjective]

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

Ex: A theoretical physicist spends years formulating new theories without immediate applications. 
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thesis
thesis
[noun]

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

Ex: In the debate, Sarah presented the thesis that stricter gun control laws would lead to a decrease in gun-related violence. 
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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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