Academic Vocab

What does "evaluate" mean?

• To make clear by providing the reason or the cause

• To determine the value, significance, worth, or condition based on criteria

• To provide more details; to develop

• A word or phrase not intended to be taken literally but used with meaning using imagery, metaphors, or other literary language

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What does the term 'general academic word/phrase' refer to?

• A word or phrase that appears in a written text and is applicable to all subjects

• A form or expression used to convey meaning

• A conclusion drawn from prior knowledge

• An event; an occurrence

What does "analyze" mean in a scientific context?

• To break down into components or essential features

• To make a prediction based on data

• To conduct an experiment

• To summarize information

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What is the meaning of "hypothesis" in scientific research?

• A proven fact

• A testable prediction or explanation

• A random guess

• A detailed observation

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In scientific experiments, what does "variable" refer to?

• A constant factor

• A factor that can change

• A measurement tool

• A type of data

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What does "synthesize" mean in the context of scientific research?

• To separate into parts

• To combine different ideas to form a theory

• To measure accurately

• To observe carefully

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What does "interpret" mean when analyzing scientific data?

• To change the data

• To explain the meaning of data

• To ignore the data

• To collect more data

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What is the role of "control group" in an experiment?

• To provide a standard for comparison

• To introduce new variables

• To ensure the experiment is biased

• To increase the sample size

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What does "model" mean in scientific terms?

• A physical representation of a concept

• A type of experiment

• A hypothesis

• A variable

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What does "evaluate" mean in the context of scientific research?

• To determine the significance or value of something

• To create a new hypothesis

• To conduct an experiment

• To write a report

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