Science & Research Vocabulary

Flashcards for Science & Research vocabulary from lecture notes.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Empirical

Based on observation or experience rather than purely theoretical ideas.

Peer Review

The process by which a scholarly work or research is evaluated by others who are experts in the same field.

Replicate

To repeat an experiment or procedure in order to verify or validate its results.

Theoretical

Concerned with or involving the theory of a subject or area of study, rather than its practical application.