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Research Glossary

Explore the Research Glossary to find common terms related to research, complete with definitions.

Abstract

An abstract is a brief, original summary of a research paper

Accuracy

Accuracy is a factor that needs to be considered in conducting research.

Alternative hypothesis

Alternative hypothesis conflicts with null hypothesis

Analysis

Analysis is a process that is certainly conducted in research or studies.

Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA)

Analysis of Covariance is an advanced form of Analysis of Variance (ANOVA).

Archives

In research, data archives are information collected and organized for study

Association

In research, association is the relationship between variables.

Background

The background highlights the urgency of conducting the research.

Bar Chart

A bar chart is a type of graph that uses bars to display data.

Baseline

A baseline is a starting point or reference used as a basis for evaluation

Bayesian Statistics

Bayesian statistics uses Bayes' Theorem for analysis.

Bias

Bias is a systematic error that must be avoided in research