Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
A unique or innovative approach to designing an experiment that has not been previously used in research.
Related terms
Replication study: A study that aims to reproduce the findings of a previous study using the same methods and procedures.
Cross-sectional study: A research design where data is collected from different groups at the same time, allowing for comparisons between groups.
Longitudinal study: A research design where data is collected from the same group over an extended period of time, allowing for observations of changes over time.