Experiment vs Investigation vs Research vs Study vs Test

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Experiment

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2noun

Investigation

Top 2.000 (häufig)B2noun

Research

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2noun

Study

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A1noun

Test

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A1noun
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Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈsperɪmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈsperɪmənt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈsɜːtʃ//ˈriːsɜːtʃ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈriːsɜːrtʃ//rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈstʌdi/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈstʌdi/"]/🇬🇧 /["/test/"]/🇺🇸 /["/test/"]/
BedeutungA test to find out something new.Looking into something to find out more about it.The act of studying something carefully to learn more about it.To learn about something by reading, practicing, or working.An exam to check knowledge or skills.
BeispielThe scientist conducted an experiment to test her hypothesis.The police launched an investigation into the missing person's case.The research on climate change is very important for our future.I need to do my study for math class.I have a math test tomorrow and I need to study.
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Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-NiveauA2B2A2A1A1
Wortartnounnounnounnounnoun
Kollokationenanimal, field, laboratory, carry out, conduct, do, confirm something, demonstrate something, find something, by experiment, during an/​the experiment, in an/​the experiment, animal, field, laboratory, carry out, conduct, do, confirm something, demonstrate something, find something, by experiment, during an/​the experiment, in an/​the experimentcareful, close, detailed, carry out, conduct, pursue, demonstrate something, reveal something, show something, on investigation, under investigation, investigation into, the subject of an investigation, careful, close, detailed, carry out, conduct, pursue, demonstrate something, reveal something, show something, on investigation, under investigation, investigation into, the subject of an investigationcareful, detailed, in-depth, piece, carry out, conduct, do, demonstrate something, find something, identify something, degree, effort, programme/​program, research in, research into, research on, an area of research, focus your research on something, somebody’s own researchfull-time, part-time, graduate, course, programme/​program, take up, group, programme/​program, leave, study for, an area of study, a field of study, further, begin, undertake, continue, area, business, cultural, do, lecture in, teach, department, course, programme/​program, current, new, present, commission, fund, support, take place, aim at something, aim to do something, group, session, according to a/​the study, in a/​the study, under study, an area of study, a field of study, the author of a/​the studydemanding, difficult, gruelling/​grueling, do, sit, take, result, score, conditions, in a/​the test, on a/​the test, test in, exhaustive, extensive, rigorous, number, series, have, undergo, carry out, take place, confirm something, demonstrate something, result, data, statistics, test for, test on, exhaustive, extensive, rigorous, number, series, have, undergo, carry out, take place, confirm something, demonstrate something, result, data, statistics, test for, test on, good, critical, crucial, pose, provide, put somebody/​something to the test, case, the acid test, the litmus test, stand the test of time
Antonymecertainty, factdisregard, neglect, overlookignorance, inactivityignore, neglect, overlookguess, ignore, neglect
Häufige FehlerConfused with 'experience' which refers to knowledge gained over time., Using 'experiments' as a verb instead of the noun form., Saying 'experimenting of' instead of 'experimenting with'.Confused with 'invest' which means to put money into something., Using 'investigation' as a verb instead of a noun., Mixing up 'investigation' with 'inspector', which refers to a person.Using 'research' as an uncountable noun instead of a countable noun (e.g., saying 'a research' instead of 'a piece of research'), Confusing 'research' with 'search' (research is more in-depth and analytical), Using 'research' inappropriately in non-academic contexts'Study' is often confused with 'study for'; learners may incorrectly say 'study the exam'., Learners might forget to use 'study' with an object, saying 'I study' instead of 'I study math'., Misusing prepositions, saying 'study at school' instead of 'study in school'.Confused with 'testify' — they mean different things., Using 'test' as a countable noun incorrectly., Mixing up 'tested' and 'testing’ in verb forms.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUsed in scientific contexts but can also refer to trying new ideas in everyday life. More formal in academic writing.Use 'investigation' in formal contexts, like police work or research. Avoid in casual conversations.Used in academic and professional contexts. Avoid using 'research' as a verb in casual conversation; instead, use 'study' or 'look into'.Used in academic and everyday contexts. Avoid using in highly informal situations where simpler words could suffice.Used in educational contexts for quizzes or exams. Can also refer to trials in scientific or real-world situations. Avoid in informal contexts unless using slang.

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Investigation

Häufige Fragen: Experiment vs Investigation vs Research vs Study vs Test

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Experiment, Investigation, Research, Study und Test?

Experiment: A test to find out something new. Investigation: Looking into something to find out more about it. Research: The act of studying something carefully to learn more about it. Study: To learn about something by reading, practicing, or working. Test: An exam to check knowledge or skills.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Experiment, Investigation, Research, Study und Test?

Investigation ist das höchste Niveau, bei B2, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Experiment, Investigation, Research, Study und Test auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Experiment: A2, Investigation: B2, Research: A2, Study: A1, Test: A1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Experiment, Investigation, Research, Study und Test?

Experiment: noun, Investigation: noun, Research: noun, Study: noun, Test: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Experiment: The scientist conducted an experiment to test her hypothesis. Investigation: The police launched an investigation into the missing person's case. Research: The research on climate change is very important for our future. Study: I need to do my study for math class. Test: I have a math test tomorrow and I need to study.

Kann ich Experiment, Investigation, Research, Study und Test austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Experiment, Investigation, Research, Study und Test sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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