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research data

— Information gathered in studies to help address research questions, such as assessing treatment effects


Synonyms:

empirical data, empirical evidence

Full explanation:

Data are measurements and qualitative information used in a study to answer the research question.

In a study of treatment effects, data include information about the comparison groups, the treatments being compared and the outcomes that are measured.

See also:

evidence  ·  research results  ·  research findings

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