Technology Research Explained

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to contribute to a better understanding of technology research and the way to conduct it. The report pinpoints similarities and dissimilarities between classical research and technology research, and between technology research and action research. Hypotheses, predictions and testing are systematized and illustrated by examples. The report concludes that the three forms of research have similar characteristics and should be performed according to the same principal method.

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