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A continuous process with a precisely defined aim (or aims) and duration as well as a conveniently chosen research strategy. It implies existence of a plan and a certain number of accurately chosen test subjects whose characteristics are properly explained and are observed and measured using instruments of acknowledged quality. It contains an adequate description, analysis, generalization, interpretation, and presentation.
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(2008). Research . In: Kirch, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Public Health. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5614-7_3001
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