Unit 7: Research Vocabulary

What is the the process of gathering and analyzing information to discover facts, test theories, or solve problems?

• Database

• Research

• Source

• Findings

What is a piece of information that contributes to the overall understanding of the topic being studied.

• Database

• Research

• Source

• Findings

What is an organized collection of data, stored electronically, that allows for efficient retrieval, storage, and manipulation of information using a computer system?

• Database

• Research

• Source

• Findings

What is the results or conclusions derived from analyzing data collected during a study

• Database

• Research

• Source

• Findings

What is a written reference to a source that provides information about the original author, title, and publication date and are used to credit the original author.

• Credible

• Information

• Resources

• Citation

What is a the materials, data, or information used to support a study, including primary sources like original documents, interviews, or statistical data, and secondary sources like books, articles, or reviews that analyze primary sources; essentially, anything that provides information relevant to the research question.

• Credible

• Information

• Resources

• Citation

What is the meaningful insights and conclusions drawn from collected data, where raw facts are processed, organized, and interpreted within a context to provide understanding and answer research questions?

• Credible

• Information

• Resources

• Citation

What is source of information is trustworthy and reliable, indicating that the information provided is accurate, well-supported by evidence, and comes from a reputable author or institution with relevant expertise in the field; essentially, it is a source you can confidently rely on for your research.

• Credible

• Information

• Resources

• Citation

Can you always trust Wikipedia?

• No

• Yes

• Maybe...

Besides google (Internet) where else can you find information for your research?