Research Methodology Overview

This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts in research methodology.

Research

The systematic investigation into a subject to establish facts or reach new conclusions.

Basic or Pure Research

Aims to create new knowledge or enhance the existing body of knowledge.

Applied Research

Seeks practical applications for theories or aims to develop a product based on existing theories.

Argumentative Paper

A written work taking a stance on an issue.

Hypothesis

An educated guess or scholarly prediction about the outcome of a study.

Independent Variable

A variable that does not depend on other variables.

Dependent Variable

A variable that depends on another variable.

Control Variable

A variable kept constant throughout a research experiment.

Descriptive Research Design

A method used to identify characteristics, frequencies, trends, and categories.

Exploratory Studies

Studies generally used for relatively new topics to gain initial insights.