(social sciences, marketing) A set of research techniques in which data is obtained from a relatively small group of respondents and not analyzed with statistical techniques.

market research

A substantial piece of academic writing, usually done as a requirement for a class, in which the author independently researches a topic and writes a description of the findings.

plural of research paper

Research that bases its findings on direct or indirect observation as its test of reality.

Alternative form of operations research

(US, politics, informal) Research into one's opponent's family, friends, and past, which aims to uncover activities or interests which embarrass or discredit them.

(sociology) Research where the researcher themselves are an agent of social action.

Synonym of visiting scholar

plural of visiting researcher