Scientific investigation and research are both concepts that apply for search for something about which a new fact or knowledge is sought. Both concepts are subject to rules and procedures. Both involve systematic and critical examination of specific problems. But the phrase, ‘scientific research’ is hardly used. When do we use scientific research and what is the difference between the two terms?
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Scientific investigation and research refer to the same thing; the need for the 'scientific' prefix to investigation is because there are other types of investigations, eg. criminal, forensic, etc. But when one says research, then it goes without saying that one is referring to the use of methodology generally accepted as scientific. So to call a line of investigation 'scientific research' would be an unnecessary repetition.
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