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Research

Research is a systematic process of investigating a topic or subject to discover new information or facts by carefully studying and analyzing data, often with the goal of expanding existing knowledge or understanding a phenomenon. 
*It's the act of actively seeking new knowledge through a structured approach.* 

Application - used across various disciplines, including science, medicine, social sciences, business, and technology. 
Purpose - To gain new insights, test hypotheses, and contribute to a body of knowledge within a specific field. 
Process - Involves defining a research question, collecting relevant data, analyzing the data, and drawing conclusions. 
Methods - can include experiments, surveys, interviews, observations, literature reviews, and more
Source:  Google generative AI

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Your experience with the steps outlined above may differ in order and might even repeat as you complete research, papers, and projects.
Image Source: https://pitt.libguides.com/researchprocess/process ​

​Research - Help Videos
Imagine Easy Solutions has created the following videos that may help you get started on your research assignment.

Using Background Check:


Developing Research Question/Thesis Statement

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