A possible answer or explanation that a researcher tests
hypothesis
Data that uses numbers or measurements
quantitative
Different fields or areas of study
disciplines
To work together with others
collaborate
Able to continue without harming the environment
sustainable
To look into something carefully to find out the facts
investigate
Data that describes opinions, experiences, or observations
qualitative
Involving ideas or methods from more than one discipline
interdisciplinary
To adjust or change in response to new conditions
adapt to
The use of goods, energy, or resources
consumption
To carry out or organize a research activity
conduct
Based on facts, not personal feelings
objective
Events or things that can be observed and studied
To help cause something or add to a result
contribute to
Being affected by or coming into contact with something
exposure
Understanding or explaining what the results or data mean
interpretation
Based on personal opinions or viewpoints
subjective
A change from one state or condition to another
transition
To affect how someone thinks or behaves
influence
A new idea, method, or invention
innovation
To decide what the results show after examining the evidence
draw conclusions
Something that influences or affects a result
factor
A strong effect or influence on something
impact
To grow, improve, or create over time
develop
Materials or supplies that people use to meet needs
resources
The results or discoveries made from a study or investigation
findings
A planned method used to achieve a goal
strategy
A well-supported explanation for a pattern or behavior
theory
To react to a situation or event
respond
Tools or machines created through scientific knowledge
technology