Research question
Example: The research question guided our analysis of ancient civilizations.
Definition
"Research question" refers to a clear, focused inquiry that guides the investigation and analysis within a historical study. It defines the specific aspect or problem that historians aim to explore, helping to structure the research process and direct evidence gathering.
Translations
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pregunta de investigación -
onderzoeksvraag -
pregunta de recerca -
question de recherche -
Forschungsfrage
Etymology
The term "research question" combines 'research,' derived from the Old French 'recherche,' meaning 'to seek out,' and 'question,' from the Latin 'quaestio,' meaning 'a seeking or inquiry.' Together, they form a phrase that denotes the central query driving scholarly investigation, especially in history.
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"Research question" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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