*What is Research?
"Active, diligent, and systematic process of inquiry aimed at discovering, interpreting and revising facts" (from Wikipedia entry on Research)
Also, a collection of information about a particular subject
Basic research: to further knowledge for knowledge's sake
Applied research: producing results that may be applied to real world situations ("Research phase" within our ordinary projects)
Exploratory: to help define the problem
Constructive: develop a solution to a problem
Empirical: collect data to test hypotheses (see scientific method)
Research methods (a sample): Action research, Case study, Observation, Intuition, Interview, Data analysis, Simulations & models, Controlled experiments.
*What is a Research Agenda?
Agenda
A list or outline of things to be considered or done (e.g., meetings)
An underlying often ideological plan or program (e.g., political)
Research agenda
List of things you want to see researched
A bunch of questions you want answered
Structured list of issues, that when researched, will serve some greater goal
(not original)
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