Research Study

Definition

A research study is an organized investigation designed to gather new knowledge or support existing theories by systematically collecting and analyzing data.

Related terms

Control Group:

A group in an experiment that does not receive any treatment or intervention. It serves as a baseline for comparison against groups receiving treatments.

Independent Variable:

The variable manipulated or controlled by researchers in an experiment to determine its effect on the dependent variable.

Validity:

The extent to which a study accurately measures what it claims to measure or successfully tests its intended hypotheses.