| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | academic study | Formal scholarly investigation. |
| 2. | analysis | Detailed examination of something. |
| 3. | analyze | Examine parts to understand them. |
| 4. | appraisal | Careful assessment or evaluation. |
| 5. | archival study | Study using historical records. |
| 6. | archive work | Investigation using archived materials. |
| 7. | assessment | Careful evaluation or judgment. |
| 8. | audit | Formal review or examination. |
| 9. | background check | Investigation of history or credentials. |
| 10. | background work | Preparatory information gathering. |
| 11. | case study | Detailed investigation of one example. |
| 12. | clinical study | Medical or health investigation. |
| 13. | collect data | Gather information for analysis. |
| 14. | comparative study | Study comparing two or more things. |
| 15. | compare | Examine similarities and differences. |
| 16. | compile data | Assemble information systematically. |
| 17. | contrast | Examine differences between things. |
| 18. | cross-sectional study | Study at one point in time. |
| 19. | data analysis | Examination of collected data. |
| 20. | data collection | Gathering information for study. |
| 21. | data mining | Searching data for patterns. |
| 22. | database search | Search through organized records. |
| 23. | delve into | Investigate deeply or carefully. |
| 24. | detective work | Careful search for facts. |
| 25. | dig into | Investigate thoroughly. |
| 26. | documentation | Collecting and recording evidence. |
| 27. | due diligence | Careful investigation before action. |
| 28. | empirical study | Study based on observed evidence. |
| 29. | evaluation | Systematic judgment of value or quality. |
| 30. | evidence gathering | Collecting proof or facts. |
| 31. | examination | Close inspection or study. |
| 32. | examine | Look at closely and carefully. |
| 33. | examining | Looking at carefully. |
| 34. | experimentation | Testing to discover or prove. |
| 35. | exploration | Investigation of unknown areas or ideas. |
| 36. | explore | Investigate broadly or experimentally. |
| 37. | exploring | Investigating possibilities or areas. |
| 38. | fact-checking | Verifying facts for accuracy. |
| 39. | fact-finding | Search for accurate information. |
| 40. | feasibility study | Investigation of practical possibility. |
| 41. | fieldwork | Research done in real settings. |
| 42. | find out | Learn by inquiry or checking. |
| 43. | follow up | Investigate further after initial information. |
| 44. | go into | Examine in detail. |
| 45. | homework | Preparatory investigation or study. |
| 46. | information gathering | Collecting facts or details. |
| 47. | inquest | Official investigation, often after death. |
| 48. | inquiry | Formal search for information. |
| 49. | inspect | Examine closely for details. |
| 50. | inspection | Careful checking or examination. |
| 51. | investigate | Study facts to learn more. |
| 52. | investigating | Studying facts to learn more. |
| 53. | investigation | Systematic search for facts. |
| 54. | legwork | Practical information-gathering work. |
| 55. | library work | Information gathering in libraries. |
| 56. | literature review | Review of existing writings. |
| 57. | longitudinal study | Study over an extended period. |
| 58. | look into | Investigate or examine. |
| 59. | look over | Examine quickly or carefully. |
| 60. | look up | Search for information about. |
| 61. | market study | Investigation of market conditions. |
| 62. | meta-analysis | Combined analysis of multiple studies. |
| 63. | model | Analyze using a representation. |
| 64. | monitor | Watch and track carefully. |
| 65. | needs assessment | Study of needs or gaps. |
| 66. | observational study | Study based on watching outcomes. |
| 67. | observe | Watch carefully to learn. |
| 68. | peruse | Read or examine carefully. |
| 69. | pilot study | Small preliminary investigation. |
| 70. | poll | Survey people for opinions. |
| 71. | probe | Investigate deeply or thoroughly. |
| 72. | probing | Deep investigating or questioning. |
| 73. | query | Ask or search for information. |
| 74. | question | Ask to obtain information. |
| 75. | read up on | Study by reading sources. |
| 76. | reconnaissance | Preliminary information-gathering survey. |
| 77. | reconnoiter | Survey an area for information. |
| 78. | record review | Examination of records. |
| 79. | review | Critical examination of information. |
| 80. | scholarship | Serious academic study. |
| 81. | scientific study | Systematic scientific investigation. |
| 82. | scrutiny | Very careful examination. |
| 83. | search | Effort to find information. |
| 84. | searching | Looking carefully for information. |
| 85. | source checking | Verifying information sources. |
| 86. | study | Careful examination or investigation. |
| 87. | studying | Examining carefully to learn. |
| 88. | survey | Broad examination or assessment. |
| 89. | systematic review | Structured review of evidence. |
| 90. | test | Try to discover results. |
| 91. | testing | Trying to check or learn. |
| 92. | trace | Find origins or development. |
| 93. | triangulate | Verify using multiple sources. |
| 94. | user study | Investigation of user behavior. |
| 95. | validate | Confirm soundness or accuracy. |
| 96. | validation | Confirming accuracy or soundness. |
| 97. | verification | Checking truth or accuracy. |
| 98. | verify | Check truth or accuracy. |
| 99. | web search | Online search for information. |
| 100. | workup | Systematic investigation, often medical. |