Little-r research refers to the everyday research activities that individuals engage in to gather information and answer questions. It involves conducting small-scale investigations, such as surveys or interviews, to explore a specific topic.
Think of little-r research as being like a detective solving a small case. The detective gathers clues, interviews witnesses, and analyzes evidence to find answers. Similarly, in little-r research, you collect data and analyze it to gain insights into your topic.
Big-R Research: Big-R Research refers to formal academic or scientific research conducted by professionals in various fields. It involves rigorous methodologies and is often published in scholarly journals.
Hypothesis: A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction about the relationship between variables in a study.
Data Analysis: Data analysis involves organizing, interpreting, and drawing conclusions from collected data using statistical techniques or qualitative methods.
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