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Now, you have understood that Methods section should use past tense and
should answer several key questions. Have you ever checked or reread your
Methods section and found out that there are many repetitive words? To avoid
those repetitive words and to enhance your writing style, there are several words
that you can consider to replace the regular words that you usually use.

Analytical Elements

Purpose Original Word/Phrase Recommended Substitute
To discuss methods  used  applied
 This study…  performed  administered
 X method…  employed
 diffused
 disseminated
 relayed

To describe simulations  was created to… This study/ research…
 A simulation…  was used to…  simulated
 was performed to…  replicated
 imitated
+
“X environment/ condition to..”
+
[any of the verbs suggested as
replacements for “analyze” above]
Taken from: https://wordvice.com/recommended-verbs-for-research-writing/

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