Crossword of Technical Terms in Research

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Across
  1. 1. OF THE PROBLEM – Central issue being addressed by the researcher
  2. 4. – Repeated cycles of refinement
  3. 5. – Research based on descriptive, non-numerical data
  4. 7. BASED – Relies on facts and proof rather than opinion
  5. 10. APPROACH – A structured way of conducting inquiry
  6. 11. – Research based on measurable, numerical data
  7. 14. – A tentative explanation to be tested
Down
  1. 1. OF THE STUDY – Importance or contribution of the research
  2. 2. – A concise summary at the start of a paper
  3. 3. AND ANALYTICAL – Involves reasoning and critical thinking
  4. 6. – A variable that is manipulated in an experiment
  5. 8. – The overall plan for conducting a study
  6. 9. – Systematic investigation to establish facts
  7. 12. – Opening section that sets the stage
  8. 13. – A variable that changes in response