Research
Research
Research (pronunciation: /rɪˈsɜːrtʃ, ˈriːsɜːrtʃ/) is a systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. The term originates from the Old French recherche, which means "to go about seeking".
Types of Research
There are several types of research, including:
- Qualitative Research: This type of research is exploratory and is used when the researcher does not know what to expect. It is used to gain an understanding of underlying reasons, opinions, and motivations.
- Quantitative Research: This type of research is used to quantify the problem by way of generating numerical data or data that can be transformed into usable statistics.
- Experimental Research: This type of research is a systematic and scientific approach to research in which the researcher manipulates one or more variables, and controls and measures any change in other variables.
Research Methods
Research methods include:
- Observation: This involves gathering data through direct observation without interacting with the subject.
- Survey: This involves asking questions to individuals about their behavior, attitudes, or perceptions.
- Interview: This involves a one-on-one conversation between the researcher and the subject.
- Case Study: This involves an in-depth study of an individual or group.
Research Ethics
Research Ethics involves the application of fundamental ethical principles to a variety of topics involving research, including scientific research. These include the design and implementation of research involving human experimentation, animal experimentation, various aspects of academic scandal, including scientific misconduct (such as fraud, fabrication of data and plagiarism), whistle blowing; regulation of research, etc.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Research
- Wikipedia's article - Research
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