Definition

1. Noun:
   • Systematic investigation using scientific methods: "Scientific research" refers to the formal, structured process of inquiry that follows established scientific methodologies to explore, describe, explain, and predict phenomena.
   • Inquiry based on scientific theories and hypotheses: It specifically denotes research activities that are driven by, and seek to test, scientific theories and hypotheses.

Usage

• As a subject or field of activity:
  • She dedicated her career to scientific research.
  • Funding for basic scientific research is crucial for innovation.
• As a specific instance or project:
  • Their scientific research on climate change was published in a major journal.
  • The paper summarizes a decade of scientific research on the topic.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Advances in medicine depend on rigorous scientific research.
  • The university is a leading center for scientific research in renewable energy.
  • Ethical guidelines must be followed in all scientific research involving human subjects.

Advanced Usage

• "to conduct/undertake scientific research": to carry out a formal scientific investigation.
  • The team will conduct scientific research to validate the new theory.
• "a body of scientific research": the collective findings from multiple studies on a subject.
  • A growing body of scientific research supports this conclusion.

Variants and Related Words

• Researcher (n): a person who conducts research.
  • The researchers presented their findings at the conference.
• Research (v/n): the general activity of studying something carefully; to perform such study.
  • They will research the effects of the drug. (v)
  • His research focuses on ancient history. (n)

Synonyms

• Empirical investigation: Inquiry based on observation or experience.
• Experimental study: Research that involves conducting experiments.

Related Phrases

• Research and Development (R&D): The work directed toward innovation and introducing new products and processes.
  • The company invests heavily in R&D.
• Peer-reviewed research: Scientific research that has been evaluated by experts in the same field.
  • They only cited peer-reviewed research in their article.

Notes

• The term "scientific research" implies adherence to principles such as objectivity, reproducibility, and systematic methodology. It is distinct from informal inquiry or other types of non-scientific research.

Noun

1. research into questions posed by scientific theories and hypotheses