Top 200 words in academic research Flashcards
The top 200 words in used academic research
corroborate
to support or confirm a hypothesis, theory, or finding by providing additional evidence or information.
refute
to demonstrate that a hypothesis, theory, or argument in incorrect or false through logical reasoning and evidence.
hypothesize
to propose a testable prediction or explanation about the relationship between variables, based on existing knowledge, to guide further investigation.
substantiate
to establish the validity of a claim, hypothesis, or theory by providing sufficient and credible evidence.
caveat
a warning or clarification highlighting limitations or specific conditions that should be considered when interpreting findings.
paradigm
a set of beliefs, values, and practices that defines a scientific discipline at a particular period, guiding what is studied, how research is conducted, and how results are interpreted.
extrapolate
to estimate unknown values or predict future outcomes by extending or projecting from existing data trends or patterns.
bias
any systemic deviation from the truth during data collection, analysis, interpretation, or publication, leading to distorted results and potentially false conclusions.
conjecture
a proposition or conclusion based on incomplete evidence, often serving as a starting point for further investigation or proof.
delineate
to describe or outline something precisely and in detail.
assert
to confidently state or declare a proposition as true, often without providing supporting evidence.
critique
a systematic evaluation that analyzes and assesses the strengths and weaknesses of a scholarly work, such as a research article, theory, or concept.
deduce
to derive specific conclusions from general principles or premises through logical reasoning
infer
to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning, moving from specific observations to broader generalizations
premise
a foundational statement or proposition that serves as the basis for an argument from which a conclusion is drawn
fallacy
an error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument, rendering it invalid or unsound.
rationale
a justification for conducting a study, explaining its significance, the gaps it aims to fill, and the reasons for focusing on the chosen topic.
scrutinize
to examine something very carefully in order to discover information.
correlate
to establish or demonstrate a statistical relationship between two or more variables, indicating how changes in one variable are associated with changes in another.
proviso
a clause in a document that introduces a specific condition or stipulation, often beginning with terms like “provided that” which qualifies or restricts the main provisions.
advocate
to publicly support or recommend a particular cause, policy, or course of action.
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