Researchers
Researchers
Researchers (pronunciation: /rɪˈsɜːrtʃərz/) are individuals or groups of people who conduct research in various fields of study. The term is derived from the Middle French rechercher, meaning to seek out or search closely.
Etymology
The term "researcher" is derived from the Middle French word rechercher, which means to seek out or search closely. The prefix re- means again or anew, and chercher means to search. Thus, a researcher is someone who seeks or searches again, implying a thorough and careful investigation.
Roles and Responsibilities
Researchers are responsible for designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments or studies in their respective fields. They often work in academic institutions, research institutes, government agencies, and private companies. Their work contributes to the advancement of knowledge and the development of new technologies, treatments, and solutions to various problems.
Related Terms
- Research: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
- Experiment: A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
- Academic Institutions: A place where higher education is taught, typically a university or college.
- Research Institutes: An establishment endowed for doing research.
- Government Agencies: A permanent or semi-permanent organization in the machinery of government that is responsible for the oversight and administration of specific functions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Researchers
- Wikipedia's article - Researchers
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