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Science and research

Written by Amina Shah (IELTS)

6 IELTS Vocabulary questions with answers and explanations.

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  1. A 'hypothesis' is:

    • 1 A measurement unit
    • 2 A type of machine
    • 3 A suggested explanation to be tested
    • 4 A final result
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    Correct answer: A suggested explanation to be tested

    Researchers test hypotheses in experiments.

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  2. To 'analyse' data means to:

    • 1 Collect it
    • 2 Examine it carefully to understand it
    • 3 Lose it
    • 4 Copy it
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    Correct answer: Examine it carefully to understand it

    Analysis looks for patterns and meaning.

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  3. 'Evidence' is:

    • 1 A rumour
    • 2 A guess
    • 3 A kind of opinion
    • 4 Facts that show something is true
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    Correct answer: Facts that show something is true

    Evidence supports or disproves a claim.

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  4. A 'breakthrough' is:

    • 1 An important new discovery
    • 2 A routine job
    • 3 A delay
    • 4 A small mistake
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    Correct answer: An important new discovery

    Breakthroughs move a field forward.

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  5. 'Significant' in research means:

    • 1 Unknown
    • 2 Very small
    • 3 Large enough to be important
    • 4 Wrong
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    Correct answer: Large enough to be important

    A significant result matters.

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  6. To 'conduct' an experiment is to:

    • 1 Forget it
    • 2 Cancel it
    • 3 Carry it out
    • 4 Read about it
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    Correct answer: Carry it out

    Researchers conduct experiments.

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