Research: (1) The organized quest for new knowledge and better understanding, e.g., of the natural world, determinants of health and disease. Several types of research are recognized: observational (empiric); analytic; experimental; theoretic; applied. (2) To conduct such scientific inquiry. [O.Fr. re-cerche, fr. cerchier, to search, fr. L. circare, to go around, fr. circus, circle]
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Research: Critical and exhaustive investigation or experimentation, having for its aim the discovery of new facts and their correct interpretation, the revision of accepted conclusions, theories, or laws in the light of newly discovered facts, or the practical application of such new or revised conclusions, theories, or laws. (Webster, 3d ed).
Source: MeSH 2007
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