Vocabulary of science and Research

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Which professional specializes in studying agricultural practices and sustainable farming methods?

  • Agricultural scientist (correct)
  • Marine Biologist
  • Geologist
  • Anthropologist

What is the primary focus of an anthropologist?

  • Researching diseases of the nerves
  • Studying humans and their customs (correct)
  • Examining geological formations
  • Studying the effects of water on the environment

Which professional would be most concerned with issues related to learning difficulties in educational settings?

  • Immunologist
  • Educational psychologist (correct)
  • Military scientist
  • Neurologist

What does the term 'adverse' imply in a general context?

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Which of the following best describes a neurologist's profession?

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What does 'correlation' refer to in a scientific context?

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Who conducts laboratory research as part of military or academic operations?

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What does the term 'disorder' signify when discussing medical conditions?

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Flashcards

Agricultural Scientist

A professional who studies and applies agricultural practices, including crop production, animal care, and sustainable farming.

Anthropologist

A person who studies human cultures, beliefs, and relationships.

Neurologist

A medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the nervous system.

Geologist

A person who studies the Earth's composition, formation, and processes.

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Hydrologist

A person who studies water on Earth, its distribution, and use.

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Immunologist

A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of immune system disorders.

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Marine Biologist

A scientist who studies marine organisms, their behavior, and their interaction with the environment.

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Astronomer

  • someone who studies astronomy
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Military scientist

  • Conducting laboratory research in military or academic laboratories, as an active military member or reservist, civilian government employee or contractor, or grant recipient.
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Educational psychologist

  • concerned with children and young people in educational and early years settings. Educational psychologists tackle challenges such as learning difficulties, social and emotional problems, issues around disability as well as more complex developmental disorders.
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Adverse

  • having a negative or harmful effect on something:
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Devise

  • to invent a plan, system, object, etc., usually using your intelligence or imagination:
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Insert

  • to put something inside something else:
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Due

  • expected to happen, arrive, etc. at a particular time:
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Correlation

  • a connection or relationship between two or more facts, numbers, etc.:
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Scrutiny

  • Close, careful, and detailed examination of something.
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Reproduce

  • to produce a copy of something, or to be copied in a production process; to show or do something again:
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Disorder

  • A lack of order or organization; a state of confusion or chaos. It can also mean a medical condition.
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Lead to

  • To cause something to happen or result in something.
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Root

  • The origin, basis, or fundamental reason for something
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Belief

  • the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true:something that you believe
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Study Notes

Professions in the Sciences

  • Agricultural Scientist: Oversees agricultural practices, including crop production, livestock management, and sustainable farming.
  • Anthropologist: Studies humans, their customs, beliefs, and relationships.
  • Astronomer: Studies astronomy.
  • Neurologist: Studies and treats diseases of the nerves.
  • Geologist: Studies geology, Earth's composition and formation.
  • Hydrologist: Studies Earth's water, its distribution, and use.
  • Immunologist: Treats immune system-related health issues.
  • Marine Biologist: Studies marine organisms and their interactions with the environment.
  • Military Scientist: Conducts research in military or academic settings, in various roles (military, civilian, contractor).
  • Educational Psychologist: Works with children and young people in educational settings, tackling learning difficulties, emotional issues, disabilities, and developmental disorders.
  • Adverse: Having a negative or harmful effect.
  • Devise: To invent a plan, system, or object.
  • Insert: To put something inside something else.
  • Due: Expected to happen at a particular time.
  • Correlation: A connection or relationship between factors.
  • Scrutiny: Close, careful examination.
  • Reproduce: To create a copy; to show or do something again.
  • Disorder: Lack of order or a medical condition.
  • Lead to: To cause something to happen or result in something.
  • Root: The origin or fundamental reason for something.
  • Belief: Certainty about something's existence or truth.

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