Experimentation

the process of creating a scientific experiment and checking the results to determine something usually in a lab

to formally confirm that something is true or accurate

The bank will verify your identity by asking for identification documents and signatures.

an original piece of writing on a particular subject that a candidate for a university degree presents based on their research

She spent months conducting experiments and analyzing data for her thesis, which was an essential part of her university degree in chemistry.

relating to or based on theory or logical reasoning rather than practical experience or application

Urban planners relied heavily on theoretical models of traffic flow without real-world validation.

the accepted way of behavior in a community or group of people

In Japanese culture, bowing is a protocol that demonstrates respect and humility.

relating to or involving scientific experiments, especially those designed to test hypotheses or explore new ideas

The experimental study investigated the effects of meditation on stress levels.

based upon observations or experiments instead of theories or ideas

The scientist relied on empirical data to support her hypothesis about climate change.

to show that something is false or incorrect

The scientist conducted experiments to disprove the theory.

a mutual relationship between things, where one tends to influence the other

The correlation between screen time and attention span is still debated.

to provide supporting evidence for a theory, statement, etc.

The witness's testimony corroborated the victim's account of the events.

to be closely connected or have mutual effects

The increase in exercise tends to correlate with improvements in overall health and well-being.

solid proof or evidence that supports a theory or statement

Multiple sources offered corroboration for the claims made in the report.

an experiment during which only one Variable is changed to realize the effect of it on the experiment

a container usually made of glass or plastic used in chemistry and laboratory

a piece of equipment used in a laboratory that can burn gas and create flames

The scientist used the Bunsen burner to heat the chemical mixture.

a method used for measuring how old an organic material is by calculating the amount of carbon they contain

Carbon dating revealed that the ancient artifact was over 5,000 years old.

a controlled scientific experiment in which the effectiveness and safety of a medical treatment is measured by testing it on people

The new drug is currently undergoing a clinical trial to assess its safety and efficacy.

to carefully cut apart the body or one of its parts to display internal structures for scientific examination or instruction

Biology students carefully dissected frogs in lab to examine the organs and organ systems firsthand.

to prove a statement or theory to be false or incorrect

His investigation revealed attempts to falsify the financial records.

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

Did you find the remote control for the television?

the process or act of arranging people, objects, or information into categories based on shared characteristics

The biologist explained the classification of mammals.

to employ a method in an experiment that gives every entity an equal chance of being considered; to arrange things in a random order

a number or piece of data representing measurements or facts

Statistics help people understand trends and patterns in data.

to unfairly influence or manipulate something or someone in favor of one particular opinion or point of view

She biased the hiring process by favoring candidates from her alma mater.

a recorded analysis of a person, group, event or situation over a length of time

Researchers conducted a case study to explore the long-term effects of a new drug on patients with rare medical conditions.

describing a method for understanding things through the use of logic and detailed thinking

She approached the problem with an analytical mindset, breaking it down into smaller components to find a solution.

an operation performed by medical professionals to diagnose, treat, etc. a medical condition or injury

The surgeon explained the details of the procedure scheduled for tomorrow to remove the appendix.

a methodical examination of the whole structure of something and the relation between its components

The financial analysis revealed the strengths and weaknesses of the company's budget.

done in a careful, systematic, and organized manner

The scientist conducted her research in a methodical way, recording data systematically and following a precise methodology.