Research

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• appendices

  Supplementary materials attached at the end of a book or document.
• appendix

  A supplementary material attached at the end of a book or document.
• applied research

  Applied research aims to solve practical problems or address specific issues by using existing knowledge and theories.
• appropriation

  Appropriation refers to the act of using elements from one context or culture and incorporating them into another.  It often involves taking ideas, symbols, or practices from a specific group or culture and reinterpreting them within a different context.
• approach

  Approach refers to the method or strategy used to investigate a research question or problem.
• approval

  Obtaining consent or authorisation for a research study or project.
• area of interest

  The specific domain or topic within a broader field that researchers focus on.
• argue

  Presenting a case or supporting a viewpoint through logical reasoning and evidence.  In a research paper, arguing for a specific hypothesis based on empirical data.
• argument

  A logical and structured presentation of reasons or evidence to support a claim or position.
• article
• aspects

  Aspects are different facets or components of a phenomenon that researchers examine.
• asserts

  Asserts means making a strong claim or statement with confidence.
• assumption

  A belief or proposition taken for granted without proof.
• background

  It refers to the context or circumstances surrounding a particular situation, event, or study.  It provides essential information for understanding the topic.
• basic research

  Also known as fundamental or pure research, aims to increase knowledge and understanding about the natural world without immediate practical applications.  It is driven by curiosity rather than solving specific problems.
• behaviour patterns

  They refer to common behaviours people exhibit while interacting with a product, app, or system.  These patterns help analyse and understand customer behaviour.
• beliefs

  Beliefs are convictions or ideas about the nature of reality that individuals or groups accept as true.  They can be religious, political, or personal.
• benchmarking

  Benchmarking involves comparing an organisation’s processes, performance, or practices against industry standards or best practices.  It helps identify areas for improvement.
• bias

  It refers to systematic errors or deviations from the truth in research or decision-making.  It can result from personal opinions, cultural influences, or flawed methodologies.
• bibliography

  It’s a list of sources (books, articles, websites) cited in a research paper or project.  It provides credit to original authors and allows readers to explore further.
• blind design

  A research design where participants (or researchers) are unaware of certain aspects (for example, treatment conditions) to minimise bias.
• bold

  Bold signifies emphasising or highlighting a specific point or concept.
• books

  Books are written or printed works that provide in-depth information on a topic.
• branches

  Branches refer to different specialised areas within a broader field of study.
• budget

  A budget outlines the financial resources allocated for a project, research study, or organisation.  It includes income, expenses, and funding sources.