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- 3. question What is the specific query or problem that guides a research study?
- 11. approval What must researchers obtain from an institutional review board to ensure their study meets ethical standards?
- 12. What is the concept describing a cause-and-effect relationship, where one event directly leads to another?
- 15. What is the final written document that presents the research findings and is required for the completion of a PhD?
- 16. What term describes a relationship between two variables, where a change in one is associated with a change in the other?
- 17. What is the unethical practice of using someone else’s work or ideas without proper citation or acknowledgment?
- 19. What section of a dissertation allows the researcher to thank individuals and organizations who helped in the completion of their work?
- 21. What is a proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested through research?
- 22. What concept refers to the consistency of a research study or measuring test, meaning the same results would be obtained if repeated?
- 23. What term refers to the extent to which a research study accurately measures what it intends to measure?
- 24. research What type of research focuses on non-numerical data, such as interviews, observations, and thematic analysis?
- 25. What term refers to the financial support provided for conducting research, often through grants or scholarships?
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- 1. presentation What event involves a researcher sharing their findings with peers and professionals at an academic or professional meeting?
- 2. study What type of research examines data from a population at a specific point in time, rather than over a period?
- 4. What term describes the process of submitting and having research findings printed or distributed in academic journals?
- 5. What term refers to the collection of raw data outside of a laboratory or academic setting, often in the natural environment?
- 6. proposal What is the document outlining the intended research, including objectives, methodology, and significance, submitted before beginning the full research?
- 7. review What section of a research paper summarizes and critiques existing studies relevant to the research topic?
- 8. What is the position undertaken by a PhD graduate for further research experience, typically at a university or research institution?
- 9. What is the section of a research paper that describes the approach and techniques used to conduct the research?
- 10. analysis What term describes the process of using mathematical techniques to interpret, describe, and summarize numerical data in research?
- 13. study What type of research involves repeated observations of the same variables over a long period of time?
- 14. What is the formal event where PhD candidates present their research and answer questions from a committee to earn their degree?
- 18. journal What type of periodical publishes peer-reviewed articles and research papers written by scholars?
- 20. What term describes the extent to which research findings can be applied to wider populations or different contexts?