Glossary I
Identifying areas of weakness
The ability to recognize and acknowledge areas where one’s skills or knowledge are lacking.
Identifying common percentage and ratio formulas
The knowledge of commonly used formulas for calculating percentages and ratios.
Identifying key ideas and details
The ability to identify the main concepts and supporting details in a given text or problem.
Identifying key information
The skill of recognizing and extracting important information from a given text or problem.
Identifying key information in word problems
The ability to recognize important details and data in written math problems.
Identifying key words and phrases
Recognizing important words and phrases that convey meaning and aid in comprehension.
Identifying main ideas and supporting details
Recognizing the central idea and the information that supports it.
Identifying sentence structure patterns
Recognizing common patterns in sentence structure to aid in comprehension and analysis.
Identifying strengths and weaknesses
Recognizing areas where one excels and areas where improvement is needed.
Identifying supporting details
Recognizing information that supports the main idea or argument.
Identifying weaknesses and strengths
Recognizing areas where improvement is needed and areas where one excels.
Identify weak areas and focus on them
The act of acknowledging and prioritizing areas of weakness for improvement.
Idiomatic expressions
Phrases or sayings that have a figurative meaning that is different from their literal meaning.
Idioms and figurative language
Expressions that have a different meaning than their literal interpretation.
Imagery
The use of mental images or visualizations to aid in learning and memory.
Improved memory retention
The ability to remember and recall information more effectively.
Improved understanding of subject matter
A deeper comprehension of the material covered on the ASVAB.
Improvement
The act of making progress or becoming better at a particular skill or task.
Improvement tracking
Monitoring progress and identifying areas for improvement.
Incorporating fruits and vegetables into meals/snacks
Including healthy foods in one’s diet to improve overall health and cognitive function.
Incorporation of physical activity or exercise breaks
Taking breaks during study sessions to engage in physical activity or exercise.
Increased chances of achieving a higher score
The likelihood of obtaining a better score on the ASVAB by implementing effective study strategies.
Increased focus and concentration during the exam
The ability to maintain attention and avoid distractions while taking the ASVAB.
Inductive reasoning
The process of drawing general conclusions based on specific observations or examples.
Industry analysis
The process of examining and evaluating the performance and trends of a particular industry.
Inequalities
Mathematical expressions that compare two values and indicate whether they are equal, greater than, or less than each other.
Inference
A conclusion or prediction drawn from available information or evidence.
Inference Abilities
The skills and knowledge necessary to draw accurate conclusions or make predictions based on available information.
Inference-making
The process of drawing conclusions or making predictions based on available information.
Inferential statistics
Using statistical analysis to draw conclusions about a population based on a sample.
Information processing
The cognitive process of receiving, interpreting, and organizing information.
Insights
Valuable or useful information gained through observation or analysis.
Insulation
The process of reducing heat transfer through the use of insulating materials.
Insulation materials
Materials used to reduce heat transfer, such as fiberglass, foam, or cellulose.
Integers
Whole numbers, including both positive and negative values.
Intelligence Quotient (IQ) Tests
Standardized tests used to measure cognitive abilities and potential.
Interest inventory
A tool used to assess an individual’s interests and preferences in order to guide career or educational choices.
Interleaving
A study technique that involves alternating between different types of material to improve retention and recall.
Interpretation
The act of explaining or translating something, such as a text or piece of art.
Interpretation of information
The process of analyzing and understanding data or information.
Interpreting word problems involving percentages and ratios
Understanding and solving mathematical problems that involve percentages and ratios.
Inverse variation
A relationship between two variables where an increase in one results in a decrease in the other, and vice versa.
Item response theory
A statistical method used to analyze responses to test questions and assess the difficulty level of each item.