Research 101
What is research?
Creation of new knowledge and/or using existing knowledge in a new and creative way.
This type of research focuses on non-numerical data.
Qualitative
This method involves watching and recording behavior without manipulating variables.
Observational research
Name ONE personal benefit of participating in research.
Any listed personal benefit, such as confidence, critical thinking, analysis, time management, career skills, graduate/professional school preparation, or letters of recommendation.
What does UROP stand for?
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program
Research can create new knowledge OR use existing knowledge in what kind of way?
A new and creative way.
This type of research focuses on numerical data and asks questions like “how much?” or “how often?”
Quantitative