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/riːsɜːrtʃ dɪˈzaɪn/ · re·search·design
noun
- A systematic plan or framework that outlines the methods and procedures for conducting a study, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Before beginning the experiment, the team drafted a detailed research design to ensure all variables were properly controlled.
- The overall structure of a research project that determines how the research question will be answered, often specifying whether the approach is qualitative, quantitative, or mixed. Her doctoral dissertation required a mixed‑methods research design to capture both statistical trends and personal narratives.
Synonyms
study planmethodologyresearch planexperimental designinvestigative frameworkresearch schemeprotocolblueprint
Antonyms
Did you know? The term “research design” gained prominence in the 1950s with the rise of experimental psychology, where scholars needed a formal way to describe the architecture of their studies.