Vocabulary topic
Research vocabulary
Investigation, evidence, methods, and academic findings. Learn 18 useful words through clear explanations and realistic examples.
analyseB2To look closely and explain how something works.Academic · ResearchdataB2Information or numbers.Research · Technology · DatademonstrateB2To show clearly.Academic · ResearchcitationC1A note showing where information came from.Academic · Writing · ResearchdissertationC1A major university research paper.Education · ResearchdoctorateC1The highest university qualification.Education · University · ResearchevaluateB2To decide how good or useful something is.Academic · ResearchevaluationB2A careful judgement.Academic · ResearchhypothesisC1An idea that researchers test.Science · ResearchmethodologyC1The organised methods used in research.Academic · ResearchobservationB2Something carefully noticed.Research · EducationparticipantB2A person who joins an activity.Research · EducationquestionnaireB2A form containing questions for research.Research · EducationreferenceB2A source used to support information.Academic · ResearchresearcherB2A person who carries out research.Research · EducationstudyA1To learn, or a research investigation.Education · ResearchtheoryB2An explanation based on connected ideas.Academic · ResearchthesisC1A major research paper or central argument.Academic · Research