Unit 2 Vocabulary Flashcard

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Define the term 'empirical' as used in academic contexts.

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Derived from observation or experiment.

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Which sentence correctly uses the word 'evaluate'?

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The teacher asked the students to evaluate the novel by summarizing its plot.

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Choose the sentence that uses 'obtain' correctly.

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The researcher obtained the results through careful experimentation.

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Define 'focus' in the context of academic study.

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To concentrate attention or effort.

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What does the word 'evident' mean in an academic setting?

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Clearly seen or understood.

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What is the meaning of 'hypothesis'?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, to be tested through research.

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Define 'analyze' in academic terms.

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To examine in detail for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

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What does 'synthesize' mean in research?

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To combine different ideas or information to form a coherent whole.

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Explain the term 'theory' in scientific contexts.

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world.

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What is 'data' in research?

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Facts and statistics collected for reference or analysis.