Crossword Puzzle

6. The capacity for a statement, theory, or hypothesis
7. A philosophical method of inquiry based on the premise that reality consists of objects and events
9. A set of questions designed to gather information from respondents
14. A system of ideas intended to explain something
16. Moral principles that govern a person's behavior
17. provides a concise overview of the study's
19. The extent to which a concept, conclusion or measurement
20. A long essay on a particular subject, especially one written as a requirement
22. The final part of something, especially a formal document
25. The central question a research study
28. The middle value in a list of numbers
29. The average of a set of numbers

1. A numerical characteristic of a population
2. The system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity
3. The degree to which the result of a measurement, calculation, or specification
4. The introduction of a new variable or method into a situation
5. A proposed explanation for a phenomenon
8. A conversation where questions are asked and answers are given
10. The action or process of closely watching someone or something
11. A small-scale preliminary study conducted to evaluate feasibility, time, cost, adverse events,
12. Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis
13. The entire group of individuals
15. The repetition of a research study to verify its findings
18. The use of multiple methods
21. A research method used for collecting data
23. A tool or device used for a particular purpose
24. A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery
26. The value that appears most often in a set of data
27. The process of selecting a subset of individuals from a population