Key Research Terminologies

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Hypothesis

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Proposed explanation

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Variable

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Element that can change

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Qualitative Research

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Non-numerical data study

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Quantitative Research

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Numerical data study

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Literature Review

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Survey of existing research

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Data Collection

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Gathering information

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Sample

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Subset of population

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Control Group

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Standard for comparison

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Independent Variable

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Manipulated factor

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Dependent Variable

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Measured outcome