Research is the process of finding information about a subject and then using that information to help answer questions and make decisions. There are many different types of research, including scientific, historical, economic, business, marketing, practitioner and user research, and meta-research (the study of other studies). Each type of research has its own method and set of questions that it seeks to answer.
All research, regardless of subject, starts with a question or problem that needs to be solved. This could be anything from how a new medicine works to what causes people to buy certain products. Scientists use the scientific method to find out the answers to these questions by studying the world around them and then testing their ideas. This is a process that takes time and patience as you learn to break down complex problems into small, manageable chunks. Then, repeated experimentation leads to more refined predictions until you eventually reach an answer.
When you do research, it is important to have the right tools. This may include books, journals, online resources, and experts you can ask for advice. You also need to be able to assess the quality of the sources you are using so that your research is as accurate as possible. Finally, you need to be able to write your findings up in the form of a report or paper. It is always a good idea to cite the sources you used as this shows that you are crediting them for their work and avoiding plagiarism.