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Analyze
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To examine something in detail to understand its nature or structure
Academic context: data or literature
Scientists must analyze the results of the experiment before drawing conclusions.
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TOEFL Vocabulary & Academic Phrases
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Hypothesis
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A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence
Scientific method
The researcher formulated a hypothesis to explain the sudden change in climate.
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Empirical
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Based on observation or experience rather than theory
Research terminology
There is no empirical evidence to support the claim that the medicine works.
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Synthesize
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To combine different ideas or components into a whole
Academic writing/Critical thinking
In the final essay, students must synthesize information from three different sources.
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Significant
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Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention
Statistical or general importance
The study found a significant correlation between sleep and academic performance.
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Methodology
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A system of methods used in a particular area of study
Research structure
The professor questioned the methodology used to collect the survey data.
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Paradigm
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A typical example or pattern of something; a model
Theoretical shifts
The discovery of DNA caused a paradigm shift in the field of biology.
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Phenomenon
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A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen
Natural or social occurrences
Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon occurring in high-latitude regions.
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Theoretical
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Based on or calculated through theory rather than experience
Abstract concepts
The course focuses on theoretical physics rather than applied mechanics.
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Correlation
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A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
Statistical analysis
Researchers found a direct correlation between poverty and lack of education.
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