Research Glossary

Ecology studies how organisms interact with the environment and each other.

An endnote is a note at the end that explains references cited in a written work

Ethnography is qualitative research observing social interactions in a setting

Evaluative research is a type of research used to evaluate products

Experimental research collects subject data through observation.

Extraneous variables affect independence-dependent relationships.

Extrapolation: inferring the unknown from the known.

Field research gathers qualitative data on natural interactions.

Focus Group Discussion is a survey technique involving a group

A footnote is a reference source listed at the bottom.

Forecasting is an attempt to make estimates based on existing data.

Grounded theory is a qualitative research methodology.