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Research is "creative and systematic work undertaken to increase the stock of knowledge". It involves the collection, organization, and analysis of information to increase understanding of a topic or issue. A research project may be an expansion on past work in the field. To test the validity of instruments, procedures, or experiments, research may replicate elements of prior projects or the project as a whole.
The primary purposes of basic research (as opposed to applied research) are documentation, discovery, interpretation, and the research and development (R&D) of methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge. Approaches to research depend on epistemologies, which vary considerably both within and between humanities and sciences. There are several forms of research: scientific, humanities, artistic, economic, social, business, marketing, practitioner research, life, technological, etc. The scientific study of research practices is known as meta-research.

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    Other Need advice regarding choosing my master's research project in theoretical physics and applied maths

    Hi, I am pursuing a master's in theoretical physics and applied maths and now I need to start working on a research project. It has been so tough to decide the topic as I currently don't feel ready to commit to one particular research area. Based on the modules I have taken so far, I do get...
  2. jv07cs

    Programs REU Opportunities for International Students in Theoretical Physics

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  3. Z

    Need help with a research project for firefighting

    Good evening everyone! I'm currently working on building conclusions to support changes to operational tactics at building fires. I'll list what I have figured out so far and then what I'm still searching for. -Air expands and pressure increases within a room or structure during a fire; is...
  4. miafrasca_

    B High school Astrophysics Research Project Suggestions Please

    Hi, so I'm currently a senior high school student and I'm doing a research project on Astrophysics. I just need help on picking a topic as I know there is a lot out there. I need a project idea that is current but not too challenging as I am limited with resources. Thanks.
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    Courses How should I decide on which research project to take on this year?

    Hello. I have been studying Biology as an undergrad and in my second year have discovered an interest in the biophysics area. I have taken 2 biophysics courses as an undergrad (introductory and more advanced) and have successfully made it into a Biological Physics Masters that is going to start...
  6. bagasme

    Other Corporate Blogs: Bad Source for Research Project?

    Hello, I was wondering whether blogs (especially corporate blogs) are good source for research. In some cases, such websites give me facts that hardly found elsewhere. However, when used as research source, corporate blogs can present problems: there is no way to know the credibility and...
  7. W

    Other How do I select a topic for my final-year research project in Physics BSc?

    Hi all, I'm about to start a final-year (Physics BSc) research project and would like some advice about how to select a topic. I was thinking of working on quantum theory, and in particular, quantum foundations (very broadly speaking). As such, I've been reading a bunch of papers on arXiv (e.g...
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    Other Senior Quantum Mechanics Research Project

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    Other How Can an Undergrad Find a Mathematical Physics Research Project?

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  10. PsychonautQQ

    Other So I need to do a physics research project....

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  11. kostoglotov

    Holiday project goals for undergrads with an FPGA?

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  12. BL4CKB0X97

    Courses What Are Suitable Engineering Research Projects to Bridge into Physics?

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  13. C

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    Schools Having Trouble Finding a Math Undergraduate Research Project

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    Other What is the best way to prepare for a research project?

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  16. A

    Research Project Ideas for First Year Astronomy Student?

    Hi, I am wondering what are some good ideas for a first year undergraduate science research project? I am majoring in Astronomy so am after some ideas. My special interests are Pluto, Black Holes and of course Planet X.
  17. L

    Other Research topics in Statistical Physics

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  18. Nile Anderson

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  19. R

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  20. J

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  21. T

    How to politely decline a research project

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  22. S

    Engineering Mechanical Engineering Research Project

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  23. Matt atkinson

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  24. B

    Fall Undergraduate Internship: School vs Research Experience

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  25. C

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  26. Q

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  28. O

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  29. L

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  30. T

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  31. C

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  32. V

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  33. V

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  34. C

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  35. K

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  36. S

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  37. E

    Regression Analysis - Needed for research project

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  38. D

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  39. A

    New Research Project: high velocity projectiles with small masses

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  41. A

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  42. R

    What are some potential research ideas for a 10-week aerospace project?

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  43. Z

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  44. M

    $500 Superconductor research project?

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  45. A

    What research topic should I choose for the Siemens Competition scholarship?

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  46. P

    Career Research Project: Physics and Questions for a Physicist

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  47. S

    Programming a TI-83 for 1st Research Project

    I'm not even sure if this is the right section to post this in, but here it goes . . . I'm a freshman and I've just taken on my first research project. We only have like 2 professors at my college that are doing any research so I'm taking whatever I can get. I'm like 5 years out of school so...
  48. K

    Schools Physics Research Project Ideas, College Level

    I am a senior level physicist at the University of Alabama: Huntsville and I am going to do my physics research starting next semester. I need some serious, interesting, and fun ideas on what to focus on. Thus far I have had upper level mechanics, intermediate relativity, all calculus and...
  49. L

    Conducting an independant research project

    I am an undergraduate physics student. Frankly, I'm starting to find my coursework and the typical method of read/solve problems/rinse and repeat a bit dull. While this will certainly be remedied in more advanced classes I'd like to seek out a problem to do some fundamental(original) research...
  50. V

    Choosing a Research Project: Balancing Enjoyment and Professionalism

    I am an undergraduate in physics and I am getting myself prepared for some research. I am taking a class which essentially gives me academic credit for a supervised research project I do under a faculty member. However, the choice of my research varies with contingent factors involved. For...
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