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research

— The use of systematic and explicit methods to address questions


Full explanation:

The goal of the research process is to produce new knowledge or deepen understanding of a topic or issue. This is done by asking research questions.

Typical research questions related to health include questions about treatment effects, diagnosis, prevalence, prognosis, or patient experiences.

See also:

research methods

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