A study of a treatment, procedure, or medication done in a medical setting. See also clinical research trials.

A study that compared results from a treated group and a control group. The control group may receive no treatment, a placebo, or a different treatment. See also blinded study, control group, double-blinded study.

The process of gathering information, through the review of documents and interviews, to augment the observations made during the walk-through survey portion of the inspection. This research may inclu [..]

The gathering of information, facts, data, etc., about a particular subject.

The exceptions that State Parties make to a treaty (e.g., provisions that they do not agree to follow). Reservations, however, may not undermine the fundamental objective and purpose of the treaty.

1570s, "act of searching closely," from Middle French recerche (1530s, Modern French recherche), back-formation from Old French recercher (see research (v.)). Meaning "scientific inquir [..]

1590s, from Middle French recercher, from Old French recercher "seek out, search closely," from re-, intensive prefix (see re-), + cercher "to seek for" (see search (v.)). Related: [..]

scientific observations and investigation into a subject, usually following the scientific method: observation, hypothesis, prediction, experimentation, analysis, and conclusion.

Research and experimental development comprises: creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of humanity, culture and society, and t [..]

The collecting of information about a particular subject. Studious inquiry or examination, especially investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, or the revisi [..]

Systematic investigation designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge. Includes Clinical Research.

systematic investigation to establish facts attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner; "The student researched the history of that word" inquire into; &am [..]

a diligent seeking or facts or principles, investigation, to search again

Inquiry into a topic to discover or revise facts or add to knowledge about the topic. (Unit 2> Starting Your Search)

in the context of FP7, are legal entities able to carry out research and technological development on behalf of and for the benefit of SMEs. They are often universities, research organisations and industrial companies.

Definition The process of gathering information for the purpose of initiating, modifying or terminating a particular investment or group of investments.

Scientific or scholarly inquiry by which efforts are made to discover and confirm facts, or to allow investigation of a particular topic.

The process of finding information about a particular topic.

There are a variety of definitions of research. The Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research defines it as ?An original investigation undertaken to gain knowledge understanding and insight. It is a broad concept and there is no simple single way to define research for all disciplines.? (Code p. 1)\n\nResearch usually excludes materia [..]

Work undertaken by a Student for the purposes of producing their own or someone else's:\n (a) thesis for a graduate or postgraduate degree;\n (b) research paper or report intended for publication or communication to a person or body outside the University.

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Systematic, painstaking investigation of a topic, or in a field of study, often employing hypothesis and experimentation, undertaken by a person intent on revealing new facts, theories, or principles, [..]

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Scientific inquiry or an organized quest for new knowledge and better understanding, such as of the natural world or determinants of health and disease. Research can take several forms: empiric (obser [..]

In research, you will select data from sources where the data have been initially produced or collected by another person. This is secondary data. Examples of sources of secondary data may come from b [..]

Research is the systematic investigation into the materials, processes and existing concepts, in order to establish facts and reach conclusions.

Pure research references the practice of research or study of a topic for the purposes of deepening knowledge within an industry. One objective of this kind of research is to provide insights gained through study to the market by way of industry publications and periodicals.

Research is defined as the creation of new knowledge and/or the use of existing knowledge in a new and creative way so as to generate new concepts, methodologies and understandings. This could include [..]

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According to 7 USCS § 7412 (Title 7, Agriculture; Chapter 101, Agricultural Promotion; Issuance of Orders for Promotion, Research, and Information Activities Regarding Agricultural Commodities) the te [..]

Postgraduate programs of study which involve a student independently researching a specific topic under the guidance of a supervisor and producing a thesis or report. Some research programs do involve [..]

(n) systematic investigation to establish facts(n) a search for knowledge(v) attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner(v) inquire into

Investigating or closely studying a subject.

– the activity that sourcers engage in to create lists of names for particular job openings

The meaning of "research" is as defined by the OECD for "research and experimental development": Research and experimental development comprises creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of man (sic), culture and society, and the use of this st [..]

Research conducted that is independent of that done for a dissertation or thesis.

See Research Degree

The pursuit of knowledge or understanding about a particular concept using a specific methodology.

in general terms, to study or investigate something; in scientific terms, the way science is done, to answer a specific question and with careful attention to the methods used

Means a systematic investigation, including research development, testing, and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge-

collection, analysis, and publication of data, studies, or other findings in order to expand a field of knowledge or its application. 

in education, systematic study and investigation undertaken to extend knowledge. Applied research involves using the results of research to affect practice. Much debate surrounds the nature and value [..]

Systematic experimental and theoretical work, application and/or development that results in an increase in the dimensions of knowledge. (AQF definition 2011)

A systematic investigation designed to increase the stock of knowledge. For the purpose of this policy, the definition excludes:

A systematic investigation to establish facts. Much of Environment Canada's work involves conducting research on a wide range of environmental topics.

Critical and exhaustive investigation or experimentation, having for its aim the discovery of new facts and their correct interpretation, the revision of accepted conclusions, theories, or laws in the [..]

The use of Animals as investigational subjects.

Research that involves the application of the behavioral and Social Sciences to the study of the actions or reactions of Persons or Animals in response to external or internal stimuli. (from American [..]

Research that involves the application of the Natural Sciences, especially Biology and Physiology, to Medicine. (from American Heritage Dictionary, 4th ed)

Conduct and synthesis of systematic Research comparing interventions and strategies to prevent, diagnose, treat, and monitor Health conditions. The purpose of this Research is to inform Patients, prov [..]

The study of laws, theories, and hypotheses through a systematic examination of pertinent facts and their interpretation in the field of Dentistry. (From Jablonski, Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry [..]

The study, based on direct Observation, use of statistical records, interviews, or experimental methods, of actual practices or the actual impact of practices or Policies.

Experimentation on, or using the organs or Tissues from, a Human or other mammalian conceptus in the postembryonic period, after the major structures have been outlined. In Humans, this corresponds to [..]

Research into the cause, transmission, amelioration, elimination, or enhancement of inherited disorders and traits.

Experimentation on, or using the organs or Tissues from, a Human or other mammalian conceptus during the prenatal stage of development that is characterized by rapid morphological changes and the diff [..]

The integration of epidemiologic, sociological, economic, and other analytic Sciences in the study of Health Services. Health Services Research is usually concerned with relationships between need, de [..]

A designation for Publications of Research resulting from extramural Research funded by the National Institutes of Health.

A designation for Publications of Research resulting from intramural Research at the National Institutes of Health.

Human Experimentation that is not intended to benefit the subjects on whom it is performed. Phase I drug studies (Clinical Trials, Phase I as Topic) and Research involving healthy volunteers are examp [..]

Research carried out by Nurses, generally in clinical settings, in the areas of clinical practice, evaluation, Nursing Education, Nursing administration, and methodology.

Research concerned with establishing costs of Nursing Care, examining the relationships between Nursing Services and quality Patient Care, and viewing problems of Nursing Service delivery within the b [..]

Research carried out by Nurses in the clinical setting and designed to provide information that will help improve Patient Care. Other professional staff may also participate in the Research.

Investigations into the problems of integrating Research findings into Nursing Curricula, developing Problem Solving skills, finding approaches to clinical Teaching, determining the level of practice [..]

Research carried out by Nurses that uses interviews, Data Collection, Observation, surveys, etc., to evaluate Nursing, Health, clinical, and Nursing Education Programs and Curricula, and which also de [..]

Research carried out by Nurses concerning techniques and methods to implement projects and to document information, including methods of interviewing Patients, collecting data, and forming inferences. [..]

A group of techniques developed to apply scientific methods and tools to solve the problems of Decision Making in complex Organizations and systems. Operations Research searches for optimal Solutions [..]

Research that derives data from Observation, interviews, or verbal interactions and focuses on the meanings and interpretations of the participants (From Holloway and Wheeler, "Ethical issues in [..]

Experimentation on Stem Cells and on the use of Stem Cells.

Human Experimentation that is intended to benefit the subjects on whom it is performed.

The application of discoveries generated by Laboratory Research and preclinical studies to the development of clinical trials and studies in Humans. A second area of translational Research concerns en [..]

Finding out stuff. Finding out stuff that has never been found out before is the most exciting kind of research. Themore stuff you have found out, the more power you have to do good things, and bad things. The country that finds out the most stuff wins. Also, it takes money to find out stuff, especially stuff that has never been found out before.

Critical and exhaustive investigation or experimentation, having for its aim the discovery of new facts and their correct interpretation, the revision of accepted conclusions, theories, or laws in the [..]

Research with the goal of understanding normal and abnormal human functioning, at the molecular, cellular, organ system and whole body levels, including development of tools and techniques to be appli [..]

Research with the goal of improving the diagnosis, and treatment (including rehabilitation and palliation), of disease and injury; and improving the health and quality of life of individuals as they p [..]

Research with the goal of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of health professionals and the health care system, through changes to practice and policy. Health services research is a multidisc [..]

This capital account funds research intended to assure the safety, capacity and cost effectiveness of the air traffic control system, to meet growing demands and user requirements. The program has helped develop standards, regulations and guidance materials that support the FAA regulatory mission. Funded entirely by the AATF.

The common use of the term is to mean any gathering of data, information and facts for the advancement of knowledge.

Investigation into how things work and how they can be manipulated.  See also basic research and applied research.

is about discovering and acquiring new knowledge in an organised way using methods that are reproducible and ethically acceptable.

Activities designed to develop or contribute to knowledge, e.g., theories, principles, relationships, or the information on which these are based. Research may be conducted simply by observation and inference, or by the use of experiment, in which the researcher alters or manipulates conditions in order to observe and study the consequences of doin [..]

At its most basic level, research is a process that explores one or more areas of interest (called factors or variables) by analyzing numerical and/or verbal data so as to advance our understanding. More specifically, research is an activity that allows one to accomplish one or more of the following tasks: (a) to characterize a variable of interest [..]

   The NACS State of the Industry Report contains industry data for the U.S. convenience store industry since 1971.  NACS State of the Industry Report

1) The term "research" refers to a class of activity designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge. Generalizable knowledge consists of theories, principles or relatio [..]

The term research means different things to different people, but is essentially about finding out new knowledge that could lead to changes to treatments, policies or care

(uncountable) Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc.; laborious or continued search after truth. * date=2012-01 |author=Philip E. Mirowski [..]

Research (as defined by FDA).

A systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge Sample Size Estimate

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions

Scientific/technical research and development of new production processes or products, coupled with analysis and measures that provide information to potential users regarding the application of the n [..]

Looking for facts and records that help tell a story, write a history, or document a claim. Research deals with many kinds of information, such as material from ARCHIVES and libraries, ORAL HISTORY, ANTHROPOLOGY, GEOGRAPHY, and other scholarly studies, and other PRIMARY and SECONDARY SOURCES.