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Academic vocabulary: analysis and research

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theoretical

θiɝˈɛtɪkʌɫ

based on ideas or principles rather than practical experience

Example

The theoretical framework explains how the variables may interact.

Practise ten common academic words for evidence, analysis, and discussion.

theoretical
Word
θiɝˈɛtɪkʌɫ
based on ideas or principles rather than practical experience
The theoretical framework explains how the variables may interact.
consecutive
Word
kʌnsˈɛkjʌtɪv
following one after another without interruption
The same pattern appeared in three consecutive trials.
conclusive
Word
kʌnkɫˈusɪv
strong enough to prove something or settle a question
The evidence is promising but not yet conclusive.
cohesive
Word
koʊhˈisɪv
forming a clear and well-connected whole
A cohesive argument connects every claim to the central question.
facilitate
Word
fʌsˈɪɫʌteɪt
make a process or action easier
The common framework will facilitate comparison between studies.
precision
Word
prisˈɪʒʌn
the quality of being exact, careful, and clearly expressed
Scientific writing requires precision in both language and measurement.
consistency
Word
kʌnsˈɪstʌnsi
the quality of remaining similar, reliable, or internally coherent
The results show a high degree of consistency across samples.
reproduce
Word
riprʌdˈus
produce the same result again under similar conditions
Other laboratories were unable to reproduce the original result.
prevalent
Word
prˈɛvʌɫʌnt
common or widespread at a particular time or place
This interpretation is prevalent in recent research.
protocol
Word
prˈoʊtʌkɑɫ
an agreed or official procedure for carrying out an activity
The team published its research protocol before collecting data.