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Research vocabulary

Investigation, evidence, methods, and academic findings. Learn 24 useful words through clear explanations and realistic examples.

analyseB2/ˈænəlaɪz/ · verbTo look closely and explain how something works.Academic · Research
dataB2/ˈdeɪtə/ · nounInformation or numbers.Research · Technology · Data
demonstrateB2/ˈdemənstreɪt/ · verbTo show clearly.Academic · Research
citationC1TBC · nounA note showing where information came from.Academic · Writing · Research
dissertationC1TBC · nounA major university research paper.Education · Research
doctorateC1TBC · nounThe highest university qualification.Education · University · Research
evaluateB2TBC · verbTo decide how good or useful something is.Academic · Research
evaluationB2TBC · nounA careful judgement.Academic · Research
hypothesisC1TBC · nounAn idea that researchers test.Science · Research
methodologyC1TBC · nounThe organised methods used in research.Academic · Research
observationB2TBC · nounSomething carefully noticed.Research · Education
participantB2TBC · nounA person who joins an activity.Research · Education
questionnaireB2TBC · nounA form containing questions for research.Research · Education
referenceB2TBC · noun;verbA source used to support information.Academic · Research
researcherB2TBC · nounA person who carries out research.Research · Education
studyA1TBC · noun;verbTo learn, or a research investigation.Education · Research
theoryB2TBC · nounAn explanation based on connected ideas.Academic · Research
thesisC1TBC · nounA major research paper or central argument.Academic · Research
archiveB2TBC · noun;verbStored records or a place for them.University & Academic Study · Research
ethicsB2TBC · nounRules about right and wrong.University & Academic Study · Research
undertakeC1TBC · verbTo carry out a task.University & Academic Study · Research
fellowshipC1TBC · nounA study or research award.University & Academic Study · Research
monitorB2TBC · verb;nounTo watch and check.Academic · Research · Work
protocolC1TBC · nounAn official procedure.Academic · Research · Work