3.13 Quiz: Academic and Domain-Specific Words and Phrases Conclusion

Academic Vocabulary

1. Assertive: Confident and direct in expressing one’s opinions or beliefs.
2. Concise: Expressing much in few words; brief.
3. Empirical: Based on or derived from observation, experience, or experimentation.
4. Hypothesis: A proposed explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested through further investigation.
5. Methodology: A set of procedures used to conduct research and gather data.
6. Objective: Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; unbiased.
7. Paradigm: A dominant perspective or framework that influences research and thinking in a particular field.
8. Quantitative: Expressed in numerical terms or quantities.
9. Qualitative: Expressed in descriptive or non-numerical terms.
10. Replicate: To conduct an experiment or study again under similar conditions to verify the results.

Domain-Specific Vocabulary

Medical Vocabulary

1. Anemia: A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, resulting in reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.
2. Cardiovascular: Relating to the heart and blood vessels.
3. Endocrine: Relating to glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
4. Gastrointestinal: Relating to the stomach and intestines.
5. Neurology: The study of the nervous system.
6. Pathology: The study of disease and its causes.
7. Pharmacology: The study of drugs and their effects on the body.
8. Radiology: The use of radiation to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
9. Surgery: A medical procedure that involves cutting or repairing body tissue.
10. Therapeutics: The treatment of diseases and injuries.

Legal Vocabulary

1. Adversary: An opponent in a lawsuit or other legal proceeding.
2. Breach of contract: A violation of a contract by one of the parties.
3. Compensatory damages: Damages awarded to an injured party to compensate for the losses suffered.
4. Defendant: The party against whom a lawsuit is filed.
5. Habeas corpus: A legal writ that requires a person to be brought before a judge to determine if their detention is lawful.
6. Injunction: A court order that prohibits a person or entity from doing something.
7. Jury: A panel of citizens who are responsible for hearing evidence and reaching a verdict in a trial.
8. Negligence: Failure to exercise due care that results in injury or damage.
9. Prosecutor: An attorney who represents the government in criminal cases.
10. Statute of limitations: A law that sets a time limit for filing a lawsuit.

Business Vocabulary

1. Acquisition: The purchase of one company by another.
2. Capital: The financial resources used to operate a business.
3. Cash flow: The amount of money that enters and leaves a business over a period of time.
4. Due diligence: A thorough investigation of a business before making a decision to invest or acquire it.
5. Entrepreneur: A person who starts and operates a new business.
6. Gross profit: The revenue from sales minus the cost of goods sold.
7. Inventory: The goods and materials that a business has for sale.
8. Marketing: The activities involved in promoting and selling products or services.
9. Net income: The profit made by a business after deducting all expenses.
10. Return on investment (ROI): The profit made from an investment as a percentage of the initial investment.

Tables

Table 1: Percentage of Students Who Use Academic and Domain-Specific Vocabulary

Table 2: Sources of Academic and Domain-Specific Vocabulary

Table 3: Benefits of Using Academic and Domain-Specific Vocabulary

Table 4: Strategies for Improving Academic and Domain-Specific Vocabulary

Academic and domain-specific vocabulary are essential for success in school, work, and life. By understanding and using these words correctly, you can improve your communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and academic performance.