Research Path

A Research Path is a knowledge exploration method that enables systematic investigation (to achieve specific research goals).

• AKA: Research Direction, Investigation Route, Study Trail.
• Context:
  • It can typically define Research Scope through boundary setting.
  • It can typically guide Investigation Flow through methodological structure.
  • It can typically support Knowledge Acquisition through systematic exploration.
  • It can typically enable Finding Discovery through directed search.
  • It can typically maintain Research Focus through goal alignment.
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  • It can often accommodate Path Adjustment through feedback incorporation.
  • It can often facilitate Knowledge Integration through connection identification.
  • It can often support Insight Development through pattern recognition.
  • It can often enable Resource Optimization through effort direction.
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  • It can range from being a Linear Progression to being a Network Exploration, depending on its investigation structure.
  • It can range from being a Planned Journey to being an Emergent Discovery, depending on its flexibility level.
  • It can range from being a Narrow Investigation to being a Broad Exploration, depending on its scope width.
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  • It can influence Research Quality through methodology rigor.
  • It can affect Discovery Rate through search efficiency.
  • It can impact Resource Utilization through effort coordination.
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• Examples:
  • Research Methods, such as:
    • Systematic Reviews, such as:
      • Literature Analysis Path for knowledge synthesis.
      • Meta-Analysis Route for evidence aggregation.
    • Primary Researches, such as:
      • Experimental Design Path for hypothesis testing.
      • Field Study Route for direct observation.
  • Investigation Approaches, such as:
    • Problem-Solving Paths, such as:
      • Root Cause Analysis for issue resolution.
      • Solution Discovery for problem addressing.
    • Innovation Paths, such as:
      • Design Thinking Route for solution creation.
      • Technology Exploration for capability discovery.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Random Exploration, which lacks structured direction.
  • Rabbit Hole, which follows unplanned tangents.
  • Intuitive Search, which omits methodological framework.
• See: Rabbit Hole, Investigation Method, Research Strategy, Knowledge Discovery, Study Approach.

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