Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Mathematics and Statistics

Here you will learn some English words about cause and effect, such as "deduction", "vertical", "segment", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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graph

[noun]

a graphical display of the relationship between two or more numbers using a line or lines

Ex: graph indicated that sales increased during the holiday season .

sign

[noun]

(mathematics) the property of being positive or negative in any number other than zero

deduction

[noun]

the action or process of taking an amount away from a total

Ex: In a budget , deduction shows expenses taken away from the total income .

mathematically

[Adverb]

in accordance with mathematical rules

Ex: The trajectory of the projectile was mathematically, considering factors such as velocity and angle .

mathematician

[noun]

someone who is a specialist or expert in mathematics

Ex: The mathematician used a computer program to analyze the data more quickly.

parallel

[Adjective]

having an equal distance from each other at every point

Ex: The railroad tracks parallel to each other .

probability

[noun]

(mathematics) a number representing the chances of something specific happening

Ex: probability of rolling a six on a fair die is one out of six .

problem

[noun]

a question that can be answered by mathematics or logical thinking

Ex: This problem seems hard , but I think I can solve it .

scale

[noun]

the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another

Ex: We need to assess scale of the problem before deciding on a suitable solution .

square

[noun]

the second exponent of any given number produced when multiplied by itself

vertical

[Adjective]

positioned at a right angle to the horizon or ground, typically moving up or down

Ex: The graph displayed the data vertical bars representing each category .

set

[noun]

(mathematics) a group of things that belong together because of having some similarities

Ex: The teacher introduced the concept of set during the math lesson .

axis

[noun]

(geometry) an arbitrary straight line that passes through the center of a symmetrical object or around which an object spins

bracket

[noun]

each of the two symbols [ ] used to indicate that the enclosed numbers or words should be considered separately

Ex: In sports tournamentsbrackets [ ] are used to display match-ups and progressions of teams or players throughout the competition .

equation

[noun]

(mathematics) a statement indicating the equality between two values

Ex: Economists analyze supply and equations to forecast market trends and price changes .

to deduce

[Verb]

to determine by a process of logical reasoning

Ex: Mathematicians use logical rules deduce theorems from established axioms .

formula

[noun]

(mathematics) a rule or law represented in symbols, letters, or numbers

Ex: Physicians apply formulas to determine appropriate dosages of medications based on patient weight and condition .

function

[noun]

(mathematics) a quantity whose value changes according to another quantity's varying value

Ex: Statisticians analyze data functions such as mean , median , and standard deviation to understand distributions and trends .

ratio

[noun]

(mathematics) the result of the division of two mathematical expressions

segment

[noun]

(geometry) a part of a circle that is separated from the rest by a line

Ex: segment of the circle containing the arc between points A and B is known as arc AB .

asymmetric

[Adjective]

not having identical parts facing each other or around an axis

Ex: asymmetric layout of the garden incorporated winding paths and varied plantings for a naturalistic feel .

induction

[noun]

(logic) the process of arriving at a general conclusion based on particular instances

to divide

[Verb]

(mathematics) to calculate how many times a number contains another number

Ex: Dividing a number by itself equals 1 .

percentage

[noun]

a number or amount expressed as a fraction of 100

Ex: The company aims to reduce its carbon emissions by a percentage over the next five years .

algebra

[noun]

a branch of mathematics in which abstract letters and symbols represent numbers in order to generalize the arithmetic

Ex: Many real-world problems can be solved using algebraic equations and formulas.

calculus

[noun]

the branch of mathematics that comprises differentials and integrals

Ex: Differential equations are a key topic calculus.

geometry

[noun]

the branch of mathematics that deals with the relation between the lines, angles and surfaces or the properties of the space

Ex: Ancient civilizations like the Greeks advanced the study geometry.

arithmetic

[noun]

a branch of mathematics that deals with addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc.

Ex: He struggled with arithmetic in elementary school but improved with extra practice.

mean

[noun]

(mathematics) the average value of a set of quantities calculated by adding them, and dividing them by the total number of the quantities

Ex: mean of the test results was used to assess overall student achievement .

variable

[noun]

(mathematics) a quantity that is capable of assuming different values in a calculation

Ex: In statistical analysisvariables can be classified as independent or dependent , depending on their role in the study .

normal distribution

[noun]

a function that shows the probability of variables in a symmetrical and bell-shaped graph

correlation coefficient

[noun]

(statistics) a measure used to show how strong is the relationship between two sets of data or variables

dependent variable

[noun]

(statistics) a variable whose value is determined by the value of another variable in a function

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