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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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  1. person123

    "Expected Result" Bias in Research

    Hi. I'm an undergraduate student and I've been doing research in Civil Engineering for a couple years now. One thing which I've thought about repeatedly is a bias toward the desired result. Of course sometimes people might be biased for some ulterior motive or sloppy work, but the bias I'm...
  2. J

    Other How much does one's undergraduate field of research matter?

    I am currently an undergraduate sophomore at a US university that is very reputable for physics. I am majoring in physics, and would like to one day attend grad school, so I tried to start research early and was able to find a research position this fall semester. I emailed a couple of theory...
  3. A

    Physics My goal of a Physics R&D Career with only a Bachelor's degree

    I graduated in 2016 with my Physics BS and Electronics Engineering BS. Ever since I started the physics major I knew I wanted to go into a research and development job like at a lab. Not really interested in being a teacher except maybe college since professors have opportunities for doing their...
  4. jim mcnamara

    More on nutrition research issues

    "The characteristics and extent of food industry involvement in peer-reviewed research articles from 10 leading nutrition-related journals in 2018" G Sachs et al. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0243144#sec012 Popular science version...
  5. J

    Physics Research for Undergraduate Physicists not looking to go into academics

    I'm a second year undergraduate theoretical physics student. I really enjoy physics and if I'm perfectly honest I'm not certain whether or not I want to pursue a career in academics or not. However, I've had a question on my mind relating to research experience required for careers outside of...
  6. H

    Programs Difficult Decision: MS Operations Research or Software Development?

    I started a degree in MS operations research but now am having second thoughts. I took a class in statistics and optimization using linear algebra. But what I enjoy most is programming in python.I am also teaching myself c++. People say industrial engineer is more about analyzing data while...
  7. Dale

    COVID Pfizer/Moderna covid vaccine research papers

    Here is the official peer reviewed Pfizer vaccine study published in the New England Journal of Medicine: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2034577 This is a follow-up piece that describes what an emergency use authorization means and gives a perspective about follow-up...
  8. Nick tringali

    What can I offer to a professor for research?

    My question is, I want to conduct research with one of my professors, but she is a big research person and likely has a team so what use would I be to her? I want to know, if I ask my professor if she would like to conduct research with me, what can I offer as I am just an undergrad and don't...
  9. A

    I Quantum Foundations: outlook on this research field?

    Recently, it has come to my attention a field called Quantum Foundations. This is exactly what brought me into Physics, even though back then I didn't know it was a research area. In my Physics classes, I got disappointed and unmotivated at the "Shut up and calculate!" attitude of my Physics...
  10. R

    Other How Can I Independently Conduct and Publish Research in Theoretical Physics?

    Hi everyone , I have done Bachelor's in Physics from Delhi University , India . I discontinued Master's from Indian Institute of Technology more-than-1 year before completion , it was 2 year course. I want to do research in Physics independently and publish ground-breaking...
  11. smaharoof

    Programs Fusion Energy Research Pathway

    Hello all, I have a community college student who is deciding on his major. He is really interested in Fusion energy and wants to pursue that path. He was in the Engineering Program and now, after doing some research, believes he should be in the physics program (A.S. degree in Physics). The...
  12. Nick tringali

    Research ideas for my Neurobiology class -- All Input Wanted Please

    For my neurobiology class, my partners and I are expected to design an experiment of anything we would like to do. Here is what we have thus far: In class (Lab) we did a neuron culture by taking the forebrain from a chick egg. We did some processes and our objective was to culture it. Forgive me...
  13. E

    Schrodinger Equation Research Question

    Hey guys, I have had my eye on quantum mechanics for a while now and finally decided that I have a large enough understanding of the concept/math/theories behind it to write a research paper on it, specifically Schrodinger Equation. But I am having a hard time finding a good research question...
  14. Leo Liu

    How Can Greenhouses Help Combat Food Insecurity in Disadvantaged Regions?

    Hi all. I am doing a secondary research assignment about greenhouse. My research topic is to use greenhouses to alleviate the severity of food insecurity in disadvantaged regions. I did some research using google scholar and found nothing useful but the paper below...
  15. jamalkoiyess

    Do you feel stuck in your research field?

    Does any researcher/scholar/professor here ever feel stuck with the field they have chosen to pursue? Do you ever feel it's too late to switch or regret not choosing something else while studying?
  16. gleem

    Other Choosing a Ph.D. Research Advisor

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  17. Shelflife

    Other What "research" are graduate schools looking for?

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  18. R

    Curious about how you've seen research work out

    Something I've seen in nuclear materials research is that all of them are basically, I have a material, I am going to shoot energetic particles at it, I am going to record the numbers, take some before and after pictures and talk about what I saw. It does make sense that you would research like...
  19. andrew0310

    Physics What is it like to do theoretical physics research?

    Hello everybody, I am an undergraduate student studying computer science and I love it, especially Artificial Intelligence. I'm a curious person, so there are a lot of things that I find intriguing. But I sometimes wonder if a physics career would be more interesting, not because I don't like...
  20. .Scott

    Science-Blind: Opinions based on research vs personal

    I live in Pelham, NH - where COVID-19 is almost, but not quite, under control. And I have been talking to people who oppose using masks - or only use it because of social pressure. At this point, my "N" is only about 5. But there seems to be a pattern. They are people who never really made it...
  21. V

    Grad school with no Physics GRE but research experience?

    Due to not having any money after financial aid this semester (also covid, no job, etc.) I don't have money to afford to take the physics GRE. I do however work in a lab as a research assistant and have research experience. I'd like to get into a school for astrophysics potentially. Any...
  22. H

    Programs Is an MS in Operations research worth it?

    I am going to start doing this degree MS Operations research https://www.isye.gatech.edu/academics/masters/ms-operations-research/curriculum. But I am wondering if you can actually get a job with a degree in operations research, I been doing research and people say operations research is more...
  23. Ygggdrasil

    Celebrating RNA Day: Exploring Exciting Areas of RNA Research

    Today (AUG 1) is RNA Day, an international celebration of one of the most versatile biomolecules in existence. This year, in particular, we are reminded of the importance of RNA biology as a pandemic caused by an RNA virus has disrupted life worldwide. What are some areas of RNA research that...
  24. Viona

    B Which Cleanroom ISO Class is suitable for Liquid Crystal research?

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  25. W

    Physics Fusion research potential for a HEP graduate?

    Hi all, I got my Ph.D. a couple of years back (HEP physics) but for various reasons I never applied for any postdoc positions. I ended up working as a software engineer. It's been alright, it pays the bills, but I really don't give a damn about the work and feel quite unfulfilled and...
  26. person123

    NASA Why isn't NASA using artificial gravity for manned space travel?

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  27. S

    Other Remote research positions after the Corona crisis?

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  28. nomadreid

    NASA NASA connection to EM drive research

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  29. C

    I Find Experimental Results for Physics Project

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  30. H

    Admissions How Can I Improve My PhD Research Statement?

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  31. M

    Automotive Exploring Combustion Engines for Cars & Planes: Student Research Ideas

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  32. T

    Other How to get research experience even though I’m in a unique situation?

    I received a bachelors degree in physics in 2018 . Due to circumstances out of my control , I did not learn as much physics and math as I should have. My grades were very mediocre , but I realized later that I was being pushed through the system because I was a first generation minority student...
  33. M

    Do we use math in research jobs?

    I am a mechanical engineer and now in my last semester of electrical engineering and will most probably proceed with graduate studies/research in power systems, signal processing or electromagnetism and planning on having a career in research or as a prof. Moreover, I'm much into mathematics...
  34. K

    A Quantum Information research frontier

    I want to pursue research in Quantum Information Theory. I am surveying research topics before applying for PhD in Physics. Can somebody please enlighten me on the latest broad research problems being pursued in Quantum Information?
  35. AryaKimiaghalam

    Admissions Research Experience for Graduate School

    Hi, I am a physics major in my second year . So far, i did not do any research and with the current Coronavirus situation, getting into a research program in my university is unlikely (since most of them are experimental). I had some questions about the research experience of graduate school...
  36. W

    Hybrid Rocket Injector Plate Design Research

    Hello, First of all, I hope this post is in the right section (aerospace engineering). I am doing research on the injector plate design for a hybrid rocket and I'm no where at the moment. I was thinking that I could improve the geometry of the injector plate in order to help improve some...
  37. cellist542

    Programs What is the best major or double major for Nuclear Fusion research?

    I might be interested in researching nuclear fusion reactors after college. What majors or double majors would be best suited for this career path? Physics, nuclear engineering, materials science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, etc?
  38. HAgdn

    What research designs used on mathematical modelling?

    I am currently conducting a study that proposes a mathematical model. "mathematical model (n): a representation in mathematical terms of the behavior of real devices and objects."[1] The study composes of: AIM of the study: Create a mathematical model that represents a phenomena or happening...
  39. S

    Studying Good research areas in pure math

    My name is shabani makwaru from Tanzania i am master student in Pure mathematics at University of Dar es salaam Please can help me in advising which area is good in research in pure math
  40. S

    Physics Do Physics (Research) Related jobs exists for Bachelor's holders?

    I graduated with a Bachelor's in Physics a few years back and have been working in the education field (Private Institute) for a few years now. Although I am making serious efforts to at least go for my Master's now, I am also looking for positions related to my degree outside the education...
  41. hagopbul

    Find Material Science Research: Hagop Bulbulian's Guide

    the paper is on material science and i can't find it any where not on google not any where , could you guide me to a website that i can use to search for it? Гуляшинов А.Н., Хантургаева Г.И., Калинин Ю.О. Сульфидизация церуссита полисульфидами натрия при измельчении окисленной свинцово-цинковой...
  42. B

    Research question about burning metals and their flashes and colors

    I work for municipality with urban management and i have a interest for the environment, and have become fascinated with metals. Together with a engineer i will be making a report about metal reactions etc. So i would like to get you guys take on these questions that i have in mind for my...
  43. 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.
  44. Pispi Choudhury

    Courses Pursuing Theoretical Physics Research: What Courses to Take

    I just finished my sophomore year of a 4-year undergrad in Physics, what relevant courses should I take to pursue my career in theoretical physics research? Advanced grad courses are to be recommended too, thanks.
  45. jedishrfu

    The Perils of Quantum Supremacy and Research

    Optical quantum computer goes big in new quest for “quantum supremacy” https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/12/optical-quantum-computer-goes-big-in-new-quest-for-quantum-supremacy/
  46. Replusz

    Funding for Summer Research in the USA

    Hi, I'm a 3rd year under-graduate student studying at a good European University (in the EU, in the Great Britain), and would like to apply for summer research project in the US for the summer. For theoretical Physics, such as gravity. However I have heard that the USA is expensive and I cannot...
  47. T

    Where to go for dental research?

    Hi, is there a place near me where I can go for dental research? I live in Dallas Texas and want to find the closest location near me. I am doing it because I want to help develop stem cell teeth for growing my teeth back and having thicker gums
  48. binbagsss

    Engineering How important is the choice of university for postgrad research?

    i've been offered a place where the supervisor's phd students tend to publish at least four times before graduating with their PhD, however it's not a university I would have selected for my undergrad studies, to put it that way. But I've noticed a lot of such places, including this one, seem to...
  49. mfig

    Other Guide to obtaining research funding or grant writing?

    Hello, I am looking for advice on where to go to find funding opportunities in the hard sciences, and how to go about the application prcess once a source is identified. I know that is pretty general, but my knowledge is at the beginner's level. I would take links to websites that talk about...
  50. S

    Thinking of a PhD based on undergrad research experience

    Hi everyone, I am a final-year undergraduate in Physics. I actually created this account purely to ask for some advice. I have been considering pursuing a physics PhD ever since my first year, but my current experience in my final-year project (FYP) has been difficult and I'm wondering if this...
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