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  2. Research - Wikipedia

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    The research room at the New York Public Library, an example of secondary research in progress Maurice Hilleman, the preeminent vaccinologist of the 20th century, is credited with saving more lives than any other scientist in that time. The goal of the research process is to produce new knowledge or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.

  3. Comparative research - Wikipedia

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    Comparative research is a research methodology in the social sciences exemplified in cross-cultural or comparative studies that aims to make comparisons across different countries or cultures. A major problem in comparative research is that the data sets in different countries may define categories differently (for example by using different ...

  4. Research design - Wikipedia

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    A research design typically outlines the theories and models underlying a project; the research question (s) of a project; a strategy for gathering data and information; and a strategy for producing answers from the data. [1] A strong research design yields valid answers to research questions while weak designs yield unreliable, imprecise or ...

  5. Basic research - Wikipedia

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    Basic research, also called pure research, fundamental research, basic science, or pure science, is a type of scientific research with the aim of improving scientific theories for better understanding and prediction of natural or other phenomena. [1] In contrast, applied research uses scientific theories to develop technology or techniques ...

  6. APA style - Wikipedia

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    v. t. e. APA style (also known as APA format) is a writing style and format for academic documents such as scholarly journal articles and books. It is commonly used for citing sources within the field of behavioral and social sciences, including sociology, education, nursing, criminal justice, and anthropology, as well as psychology.

  7. Research and development - Wikipedia

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    Research and development ( R&D or R+D; also known in Europe as research and technological development or RTD) [1] is the set of innovative activities undertaken by corporations or governments in developing new services or products, and improving existing ones. [2] [3] Research and development constitutes the first stage of development of a ...

  8. Title search - Wikipedia

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    In real estate business and law, a title search or property title search is the process of examining public records and retrieving documents on the history of a piece of real property to determine and confirm property's legal ownership, and find out what claims or liens are on the property. [1] A title search is also performed when an owner ...

  9. Medical research - Wikipedia

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    The University of Florida Cancer and Genetics Research Complex is an integrated medical research facility. Medical research (or biomedical research ), also known as health research, refers to the process of using scientific methods with the aim to produce knowledge about human diseases, the prevention and treatment of illness, and the promotion ...