research

research,

v/n the diligent inquiry or examination of data, reports, and observations in a search for facts or principles. Generally a disciplined protocol is followed to ensure objectivity and reproducibility. Most research employs the scientific method or a similar model.

research, analytical epidemiologic,

n a method of investigation used to establish a disease origin or the existence of an contributory relationship between a cause and a disease.

research, convenience sample,

n a method of investigation used when measuring an entire population is not possible. Participants are numbered as they enroll, then they are randomly assigned to either the control or experimental group.

research, epidemiologic

n a method of investigation (e.g., descriptive, analytical, and experimental) used to study the rate of occurrence, method of transmission, and control of a disease within a population.

research, epidemiologic survey,

n a method of data collection from target population samples to establish factors causing or contributing to a disease and to develop potential methods for prevention.

research, experimental,

n See controlled clinical trial.

research, experimental epidemiologic,

n a method of investigation used after the establishment of a disease origin to determine the result of altering at least one cause.

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research

careful study of a subject with the object of establishing one or more facts.

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animal research

the use of animals in a careful study of a subject, which may be related to the health or other welfare of animals of the same or other species, including humans.

comparative medical research

the use of animals in research projects directed at establishing facts of direct value to human health and welfare.

holistic research

see holistic medicine.

reductionistic research

see reductionism.