Designing a study refers to the process of planning how research will be conducted to investigate a hypothesis or answer specific research questions. It involves selecting participants, collecting data, analyzing results, and drawing conclusions.
Related terms
Experimental Design: A type of research design where researchers manipulate variables to determine cause-and-effect relationships.
Quasi-experimental Design: A research design similar to experimental design but without random assignment to groups.
Correlational Study: A type of research design that examines relationships between variables without manipulating them.