Definition: Conducting a research and investigation process, specifically performing the experiments, or data/evidence collection.
Investigation involves implementation of planned methods to generate data and evidence that underpin scientific findings. Remember that data can be quantitative or qualitative. Examples of tasks that may be described by the role of investigation include:
- Following or modifying methods to collect or generate data through, for quantitative and/or qualitative research approaches.
- Testing research hypotheses and documenting the research process.
- Searching and reviewing the literature, samples, data and other evidence.
- Reporting findings for further discussion, analysis, and exchange of ideas.