Unit 3: Information & research

Before publishing the report, the editor checked that all the statistical data were _________. (correct / precise)

accurate

After analysing the survey results, the researchers gained a _________ understanding of the factors influencing consumer behaviour. (more understandable)

clearer

It took the research team several months to _________ reliable data from a wide range of academic journals. (collect and organise)

compile

The committee commissioned a _________ review of the available evidence before making its final recommendation. (thorough / complete)

comprehensive

The purpose of the experiment was to _________ whether the new treatment was more effective than the existing one. (establish / find out)

determine

The scientists presented their _________ at an international conference attended by experts from around the world. (results / conclusions)

findings

The initial _________ suggested that increased screen time had a negative impact on concentration. (theory / assumption)

hypothesis

Social media platforms are under increasing pressure to prevent the spread of _________ during election campaigns. (false information)

misinformation

Some of the headlines were deliberately _________ in order to attract more readers. (deceptive)

misleading

Many users are becoming more concerned about their online _________ and the way their personal data are collected. (confidentiality)

privacy

The researchers were unable to _________ a direct link between the two variables despite extensive testing. (demonstrate / confirm)

prove

Several experts _________ alternative explanations for the unexpected findings during the discussion. (propose / suggest)

put forward

Please ensure that all the information included in your report is directly _________ to the research question. (applicable)

relevant

The study revealed a _________ difference in performance between the two groups of participants. (important / substantial)

significant

Every academic paper should clearly acknowledge the original _________ of the information it contains. (origin / reference)

source

Investigative journalists managed to _________ evidence of widespread financial fraud. (discover / reveal)

uncover

The interviews provided _________ insights that could not have been obtained from quantitative data alone. (useful / worthwhile)

valuable