English Flashcards

1
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The best place to know the definition of a word.

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DICTIONARY

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2
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TRUE OR FALSE

Word Entries list the first and last defined word to appear on a page.

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FALSE

*Correct Statement: Guide words list the first and last defined word to appear on a page. *

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3
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The words listed in a dictionary are listed in alphabetical order, letter by letter.

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GUIDE WORDS

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TRUE OR FALSE

Main entries are the words that are explained in a dictionary.

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TRUE

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5
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These words appear in boldface (dark) type.

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MAIN ENTRIES

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6
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In the dictionary, they are in the form of abbreviations.

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PARTS OF SPEECH

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7
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A word has a special meaning when used in a particular field

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SUBJECT LABELS

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8
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How a word is used (slang, colloq, for colloquial, dial. for dialect, etc.)

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USAGE LABELS

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9
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Restrictive Labels that refers to which region of the country

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Geographic Labels

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10
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TRUE OR FALSE
Knowing how to spell a word can make it difficult to find in the dictionary, but not impossible.

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FALSE

Correct Statement: NOT knowing how to spell a word can make it difficult to find in the dictionary, but not impossible.

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11
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The best place to look for synonyms and antonyms.

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THESAURUS

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12
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The opposite of a dictionary.

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THESAURUS

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13
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You will find the word itself like you would use a dictionary. What type of theasaurus is this?

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Dictionary Form

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14
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You need to find the word in the INDEX. What type of theasaurus is this?

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Traditional Form

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15
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It provides many different types of information.

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Internet

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16
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It is an online alternative for a dictionary and thesaurus.

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World Wide Web

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17
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A quality of interest or concepts that can be manipulated, observed or studied.

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VARIABLES

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18
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The arithmetic average.

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MEAN

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19
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The score that occurs the most.

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MODE

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20
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The middle where half the scores fall above, half below, eliminates the influence of outliers

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MEDIAN

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21
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Structured sets of questions on specified subjects that are used to gather information

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QUESTIONNAIRE

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22
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A statement written by the researcher that states the relationship among or between variables.

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HYPOTHESIS

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A brief overview of a research study

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A systematic, objective way to generate facts.

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A process of systematic inquiry that entails collection of data; documentation of critical information; and analysis and interpretation of that data/information, in accordance with suitable methodologies set by specific professional fields and academic disciplines.
RESEARCH
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It is conducted to evaluate the validity of a hypothesis.
RESEARCH
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It is written as part of the introduction section of a thesis.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
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It provides details to the reader on how the study will contribute such as what the study will contribute and who will benefit from it.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
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Also called respondents, their characteristics and responses are the object of study in research.
PARTICIPANTS
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A smaller group that represents population of interest
SAMPLE
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A parametric statistical tool that compares differences between the means of two groups: assumptions for use include normal distribution and at least interval data
T-TEST
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A statement that explains and/or describes the meaning of a word or a phrase in a clear, complete, and exact manner.
DEFINITION
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TRUE OR FALSE Operational Definition describes and explains the meaning of a word or phrase based on the general references and other field of study sources.
FALSE *Correct Answer: Technical Definition*
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It describes and explains the meaning of a word or phrase based on the general references and other field of study sources.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
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It states and explains the meaning of a word or phrase based on specific context.
OPERATIONAL DEFINITION
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In terms of research, this explains or describes how the term is applied and measured in the study.
OPERATIONAL DEFINITION
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It is applied in a specific context.
OPERATIONAL DEFINITION
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It consists of three parts: the term being defined, the class it belongs to, and its distinguishing characteristics.
FORMAL DEFINITION
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It explains an unfamiliar term using synonyms or antonyms introduced by or, in other words, or like.
INFORMAL DEFINITION
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If relevant, discussing the history of the term/ its use/controversies associated with it.
HISTORICAL REFERENCES OR BACKGROUND
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Discussing how the situation came about and what effects it may have
CAUSE AND EFFECT
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Listing and defining the component parts; identifying smaller, more familiar pieces of an idea to the definition of the bigger concept
DESCRIPTION
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Discussing how topic in question functions, including any special materials or conditions required
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
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Showing how the topic fits into a larger category
CLASSIFICATION
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Defining a term by explaining what the concept is not; showing how the topic differs from others in the same class
CONTRAST
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Showing how the topic is similar to others in class
COMPARISON
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Explaining by comparing two dissimilar topics, where the second is familiar to the audience
ANALOGY
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Telling a story or example that illustrates the term
EXAMPLES OR ANECDOTES
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Providing a picture or image that is used to clarify a text
ILLUSTRATIONS
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Connects a noun or a pronoun with a word that identifies or describes it
LINKING VERBS
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Added before another verb to make it a verb phrase
HELPING VERBS
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Tells what action something or someone is performing
ACTION VERBS
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Verb that describes one of the five senses
SENSORY WORDS VERBS
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CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE WRITING
1. Coherence 2. Clarity 3. Brevity
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It is a document written in support of obtaining an academic degree or
THESIS PAPER
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Initiated to solve an immediate problem or a reflective process of progressive problem solving led by individuals working with others
ACTION RESEARCH