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Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Experimentation

Here you will learn some English words about experimentation, such as "thesis", "empirical", "beaker", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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Advanced Words Needed for TOEFL
experimentation

the process of creating a scientific experiment and checking the results to determine something usually in a lab

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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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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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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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protocol
protocol
[noun]

a detailed set of rules or instructions for carrying out a scientific, medical, or other formal procedure

Ex: Researchers followed a strict protocol when collecting the samples. 
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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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empirical
empirical
[Adjective]

based on observation, experience, or experiment rather than primarily on theory

Ex: The researchers found strong empirical support for the theory. 
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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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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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to corroborate

to provide supporting evidence for a theory, statement, etc.

Ex: The witness's testimony corroborated the victim's account of the events. 
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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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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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controlled experiment

an experiment during which only one Variable is changed to realize the effect of it on the experiment

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beaker
beaker
[noun]

a flat-bottomed glass or plastic container used in laboratory experiments

Ex: She poured the solution into a 500-milliliter beaker. 
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Bunsen burner

a piece of equipment used in a laboratory that can burn gas and create flames

Ex: The scientist used the Bunsen burner to heat the chemical mixture. 
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carbon dating

a method used for measuring how old an organic material is by calculating the amount of carbon they contain

Ex: Carbon dating revealed that the ancient artifact was over 5,000 years old. 
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clinical trial

a controlled scientific experiment in which the effectiveness and safety of a medical treatment is measured by testing it on people

Ex: The new drug is currently undergoing a clinical trial to assess its safety and efficacy. 
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to dissect

to analyze something systematically and thoroughly by breaking it down into its individual elements or components

Ex: The analyst dissected the data to determine the most effective marketing strategies. 
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to falsify

to prove a statement or theory to be false or incorrect

Ex: His investigation revealed attempts to falsify the financial records. 
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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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classification

the act or process of arranging people, things, or information into groups according to shared characteristics

Ex: The classification of plants is based on shared characteristics. 
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to randomize

to employ a method in an experiment that gives every entity an equal chance of being considered; to arrange things in a random order

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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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to bias
to bias
[Verb]

to influence someone or something unfairly in favor of or against a particular view or outcome

Ex: Extensive media coverage could bias potential jurors. 
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case study

a recorded analysis of a person, group, event or situation over a length of time

Ex: Researchers conducted a case study to explore the long-term effects of a new drug on patients with rare medical conditions. 
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analytical
analytical
[Adjective]

describing a method for understanding things through the use of logic and detailed thinking

Ex: She approached the problem with an analytical mindset, breaking it down into smaller components to find a solution. 
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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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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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methodical
methodical
[Adjective]

done in a careful, systematic, and organized manner

Ex: The scientist conducted her research in a methodical way, recording data systematically and following a precise methodology. 
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