Types of Research and Their Applications

Vocabulary flashcards covering the four main types of research (Health, Humanities, Engineering, and Economic Sciences) as described in the lecture notes, including their definitions, study areas, and representative examples.

Research in health

A type of research that seeks to prevent diseases, improve treatments, and promote the physical and mental well-being of people.

Focus areas of health research

Studies involving diseases, medications, nutrition, mental health, and disease prevention.

Research in the humanities

Research that studies the human being, their culture, history, language, art, philosophy, and behavior in society.

Focus areas of humanities research

Studies involving culture, history, languages, literature, and traditions such as Dominican cultural traditions.

Research in engineering

Research aimed at creating, improving, or innovating products, technologies, structures, and processes to solve problems.

Focus areas of engineering research

Studies involving constructions, machines, technology, materials, and renewable energies.

Research in economic sciences

Research that studies how people, companies, and governments manage resources and money to satisfy their needs.

Focus areas of economic sciences research

Studies involving the economy, inflation, employment, companies, and commerce.

Health Research Keyword

Well-being and diseases (e.g., exercise and blood pressure).

Humanities Research Keyword

Culture and society (e.g., social media and youth).

Engineering Research Keyword

Technology and solutions (e.g., solar panels).

Economic Sciences Research Keyword

Money and resources (e.g., inflation and families).

Examples of engineering innovation

Uso de energía solar, construction of earthquake-resistant buildings, design of safer bridges, and smart transport systems.

Examples of economic research topics

Impact of inflation on families, youth unemployment, growth of small businesses, and e-commerce.