AP Research Vocab Quiz 1

discipline

branch of academic knowledge

method

way of generating data that will lead to a better understanding of the world around you

purpose

the reason why someone conducts their research

aesthetic rationale/judgements

a line of reasoning that is informed by responses to artistic approaches, techniques, or concepts

line of reasoning

arrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion

primary research

the planning and implementation of an inquiry to gather firsthand data or information pertaining to a topic of interest

secondary research

the process of gathering data or information about a topic of interest from previously published sources

parameters

the specifications relating to your research question

gap

an area of study within your topic that is either under-explored or hasn’t been explored at all

replicable

the ability of your study to be successfully followed or reproduced

justification

defense of a research decision using a logically explained rationale

body of knowledge

the collection of skills, terms, and concepts that make up a specific professional field or industry

literature review

a summary and analysis of previously published works on a specific topic

limitations

the practical or theoretical shortcomings of a study

implications

the potential effects or broader impact of a study’s findings