C1vocabulary
C1 German Vocabulary: Academic Research and Argumentation
Master precise German expressions for research methods, evidence, limitations and academic argumentation.
Explanation
Read first, then practiseWissenschaftlich argumentieren
At C1 level, distinguish claims from evidence and describe limitations precisely. Useful combinations include eine Hypothese aufstellen, eine Annahme widerlegen and Schlussfolgerungen ziehen.
Hedging expressions such as deutet darauf hin or lässt vermuten prevent conclusions from sounding stronger than the evidence allows.
Exercise 1
Complete questions 1–5.
1
What does “eine Hypothese aufstellen” mean?
2
What does “eine Annahme widerlegen” mean?
3
What does “die Stichprobe” mean?
4
What does “belastbare Erkenntnisse” mean?
5
What does “etwas lässt darauf schließen” mean?
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