Research Methods glossary
A neutral KnowledgeAtlas glossary reference for Research Methods.
How to use this glossary
This glossary introduces working vocabulary used in research methods. Definitions are intentionally concise and should be read with the linked full articles, where context, trade-offs, and limitations are explained.
Architecture
In research methods, architecture describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Asset
In research methods, asset describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Boundary
In research methods, boundary describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Component
In research methods, component describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Dependency
In research methods, dependency describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Framework
In research methods, framework describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Interface
In research methods, interface describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Iteration
In research methods, iteration describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Lifecycle
In research methods, lifecycle describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Model
In research methods, model describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Pipeline
In research methods, pipeline describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Protocol
In research methods, protocol describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Repository
In research methods, repository describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Runtime
In research methods, runtime describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Validation
In research methods, validation describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
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