Understanding Key Vocabulary Terms

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What does it mean to 'credit' someone?

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To honor them for some action.

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What does it mean to 'analyze' something?

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To examine it in detail.

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What is a 'perspective'?

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The state of one's ideas or known facts.

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When you 'emphasize' something, what are you doing?

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Stressing or giving it importance.

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What does it mean to 'describe' something?

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To tell or give a written account.

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What does 'interpret' mean?

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To explain the meaning of something.

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What is a 'conclusion'?

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A decision or judgment reached after consideration.

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What does it mean to 'summarize'?

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To give a brief statement of the main points.

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What is a 'hypothesis'?

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An educated guess or prediction that can be tested.

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What does 'compare' mean?

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To examine the similarities and differences.