Research, Investigate, and Inquire....What are they?

Research can be defined as the search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, with an open mind, to establish novel facts, usually using a scientific method. The primary purpose for basic research (as opposed toapplied research) is discovering, interpreting, and the development of methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge on a wide variety of scientific matters of our world and the universe.


in·ves·ti·ga·tion  (n-vst-gshn)

n.

1. The act or process of investigating.

2. A detailed inquiry or systematic examination. See Synonyms at inquiry.

in·quire/inˈkwī(ə)r/Verb

1. Ask for information from someone: "“How much do you know?” he inquired of me"; "he inquired about cottages for sale".

2. Ask about the health and well-being of (someone)

You start with inquire which is the question that you have to ask. Investigate the question to see what you need to learn about it (who? what? when? where? why?). Once you know what you are looking for you do research on those exact question and proved references.