Research Methods Terminology

noun a written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers.

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• The library has a vast collection of books on various subjects.
• I love browsing through books at the bookstore.
• I scored some cool books at the thrift store.
• Books are the windows to the world, allowing us to explore new ideas and perspectives.

adjective used to express annoyance or frustration

• The scientist was confounded by the unexpected results of the experiment.
• I am completely confounded by this math problem.
• I'm so confounded by this situation, I have no idea what to do.
• Her emotions were confounded, torn between love and anger.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

verb A word that expresses an action or a state of being.

adverb A word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

article A word that is used to specify a noun as either definite (the) or indefinite (a/an).

• I will dive into the details of the report during our meeting.
• Let's dive into this new project and see what we can come up with.
• I'm ready to dive into this party and have a great time.
• She decided to dive into her emotions and confront her fears head on.

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating manner, place, time, or degree

• The research team worked independently to analyze the data and draw conclusions.
• She prefers to work independently rather than in a group.
• I can handle this project independently, no need for help.
• The artist's style is so unique, it stands independently from any other contemporary art.

verb to deduce or conclude information based on evidence or reasoning

• Based on the data provided, we can infer that there is a correlation between income and education level.
• From the way she was acting, I can infer that she's not happy with the situation.
• I can infer from his tone that he's not into the idea.
• The dark clouds gathering in the sky made me infer that a storm was approaching.

noun the state or quality of being notable

adjective notable; noteworthy

• The notability of the research findings was recognized by the scientific community.
• Her notability as a singer grew after her viral performance on social media.
• I can't believe the notability of that new meme on the internet!
• The notability of her presence in the room was like a shining light.

noun the act of specifying or detailing something in particular

• The particularization of the data allowed for a more detailed analysis.
• By getting into the nitty-gritty details, we were able to better understand the situation.
• Diving deep into the specifics really helped us figure things out.
• Zooming in on the particularization was like putting together a puzzle to see the bigger picture.

verb to inhabit or live in; to fill with inhabitants or people

• The government's goal is to populate rural areas to boost economic development.
• Let's populate the spreadsheet with all the necessary data.
• We need to populate this party with cool people.
• Her mind was populated with memories of her childhood.

verb the act of asking or inquiring about something

adjective doubtful or inquisitive in nature

• The detective continued questioning the suspect in the interrogation room.
• She kept questioning him about where he was last night.
• Stop questioning everything I do, just trust me for once!
• The artist's abstract painting left viewers questioning the meaning behind each brushstroke.

noun a place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained; a spring or fountain

verb to obtain from a particular source

• It is important to properly cite your sources in academic writing.
• Can you tell me where you got that information from?
• I heard it through the grapevine, but I'm not sure about the source.
• She is the source of all my inspiration.

verb A verb is a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence. In this case, 'studied' is a verb indicating the action of learning or examining something.

• She studied diligently for her final exams and achieved excellent grades.
• I studied all night for that test and still didn't do well.
• I totally studied my butt off for that presentation and nailed it.
• He studied the situation carefully before making a decision.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific thing, person, or place

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• When reading scientific studies, it is important to take the results with a grain of salt.
• I heard that rumor about her, but I would take it with a grain of salt.
• Don't believe everything you hear about him, just take it with a grain of salt.
• His promises may sound good, but I always take them with a grain of salt.

noun a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved

adjective relating to or involving a thesis

• The thesis of the research paper focused on the impact of climate change on biodiversity.
• I finally finished my thesis on the history of jazz music.
• I aced my thesis presentation on artificial intelligence.
• His actions spoke louder than any thesis he could have written.

noun a person who specializes in the field of social psychology

• The social psychologist conducted a study on group behavior in a controlled setting.
• My friend is studying to become a social psychologist and she loves analyzing people's behavior.
• I heard that social psychologists are like mind readers, they can tell what you're thinking just by observing your actions.
• Being a social psychologist is like being a detective of human behavior, always trying to uncover the reasons behind people's actions.

adjective describing a quality of being able to be searched or easily found

• The online database is fully searchable, allowing users to easily find the information they need.
• You can just type in a keyword and the website will show you all the searchable content.
• I love how this app makes everything searchable with just a few taps.
• Her mind was like a vast library, each memory meticulously organized and searchable at a moment's notice.

noun the Hawthorne effect - a term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals modify their behavior or performance in response to being observed

• The Hawthorne effect refers to the phenomenon where individuals modify their behavior when they are aware that they are being observed.
• People tend to work harder when they know they are being watched, that's the Hawthorne effect.
• When the boss is around, everyone suddenly becomes more productive - it's like the Hawthorne effect kicking in.
• Just like how a plant grows taller when you pay attention to it, employees often perform better under the influence of the Hawthorne effect.

adjective serving to confirm or corroborate

• The research team conducted a confirmatory study to validate the results of their initial findings.
• They did another test to confirm their earlier results.
• They double-checked to make sure their findings were legit.
• The evidence provided confirmatory support for their hypothesis.

noun a Latin phrase meaning 'from the cradle' or 'from the earliest stages'

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The manuscript dates back ab incunabulis, making it a valuable historical artifact.
• This book is really old, like ab incunabulis old.
• That antique shop sells stuff from ab incunabulis times.
• Her knowledge of the subject seems to come ab incunabulis, as if she has always known it.