Tending to come together; merging
convergent
A diagram that uses overlapping circles to show the relationships, similarities, and differences between sets of items.
Venn diagram
To follow a different direction or to become different
divergent
An inactive substance given to a patient to compare its effects with those of a real drug or treatment.
placebo
A number, amount or situation that can change.
variable
A series of actions that a person takes in order to achieve a result.
process
An idiom that means to be creative: Think _____ _____ ____
think outside the box
To examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, key factors or possible results.
analyse
The ability to generate new, original, and useful ideas.
creative thinking
A statement of what was learned in an experiment or observation.
conclusion
A test done to learn something or to discover whether something works or is true.
experiment
A feeling or idea suggested but not shown by a word, object or situation
connotation
The skill of starting new businesses especially new opportunities
entrepreneurship
A generally accepted opinion or decision by a group
consensus
An idea or explanation for something that is based on established facts but has not yet been proved.
hypothesis
Particular area of study especially subjects at university
Discipline
To affect or change how someone or something develops, behaves or thinks.
influence
The ability to analyse, evaluate, and judge information logically
critical thinking