GRE words in science passages flashcards
This study set covers essential GRE vocabulary commonly found in science passages, designed to enhance understanding and retention of scientific terminology and concepts.
Quiz(32 questions)
1. What does 'hypothesis' mean?
Terms in this Study Set(32)
Scientific Concepts(16)
Hypothesis
A proposed explanation for a phenomenon
Theory
A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world
Variable
An element, feature, or factor that is liable to change
Data
Facts and statistics collected for analysis
Experiment
A scientific procedure to test a hypothesis
Observation
The action of observing something to gain information
Conclusion
A judgment or decision reached after reasoning
Model
A representation of a system or process
Phenomenon
An observable event or situation
Evidence
Information that supports a claim or hypothesis
Relationship
The way in which two or more concepts are connected
Principle
A fundamental truth or proposition serving as the foundation
Quantitative
Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something
Qualitative
Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something
Inference
A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning
Framework
A basic structure underlying a system or concept
Research Methodology(16)
hypothesis
a proposed explanation for a phenomenon
variable
a factor that can change in an experiment
methodology
a system of methods used in a particular area of study
qualitative research
research that focuses on descriptive data
quantitative research
research that focuses on numerical data
data collection
the process of gathering information
control group
a group that does not receive the experimental treatment
experimental design
the plan for how to conduct an experiment
sample size
the number of subjects in a study
statistical significance
the likelihood that a result is not due to chance
peer review
evaluation of research by experts in the field
longitudinal study
research conducted over a long period of time
case study
an in-depth examination of a specific instance
random sampling
a method of selecting participants randomly
field experiment
research conducted in a natural environment
theoretical framework
the underlying theory guiding research
Questions in this Study Set(32)
1. What does 'hypothesis' mean?
2. What does 'hypothesis' mean?
3. Which word means 'a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world'?
4. Which word means 'a factor that can change in an experiment'?
5. What does 'variable' mean?
6. In the context of research, what does 'methodology' refer to?
7. Which word means 'facts and statistics collected for analysis'?
8. What does 'qualitative research' focus on?
9. What does 'experiment' mean?
10. Which term describes the process of gathering information in research?
11. Which word means 'the action of observing something to gain information'?
12. What is a 'control group' in an experiment?
13. What does 'conclusion' mean?
14. Which term refers to 'the plan for how to conduct an experiment'?
15. Which word means 'a representation of a system or process'?
16. What does 'sample size' represent in research?
17. What does 'phenomenon' mean?
18. Which term describes 'the likelihood that a result is not due to chance'?
19. Which word means 'information that supports a claim or hypothesis'?
20. What does 'peer review' involve?
21. What does 'relationship' mean?
22. Which term corresponds to 'research conducted over a long period of time'?
23. Which word means 'a fundamental truth or proposition serving as the foundation'?
24. What is a 'case study'?
25. What does 'quantitative' mean?
26. Which phrase refers to 'a method of selecting participants randomly'?
27. Which word means 'relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something'?
28. What does 'field experiment' mean?
29. What does 'inference' mean?
30. Which term refers to 'the underlying theory guiding research'?
31. Which word means 'a basic structure underlying a system or concept'?
32. What does 'statistical significance' mean?
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