Research purpose vs purpose of the research

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Research purpose' is commonly used when referring to the reason or objective behind conducting research. 'Purpose of the research' is used to specify the aim or goal of a particular research project.

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Research purpose

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the reason or objective behind conducting research.

This phrase is used to describe the purpose or objective of conducting research.

Examples:

The research purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of climate change on marine life.
The research purpose of the project was to identify new trends in consumer behavior.

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If the use is not consistent with the general research purpose(s) for which the data were originally collected, or to which the individual has consented subsequently, new consent must be obtained.
For research purposes only, of course.
For research purposes only, of course.
The creation of human embryos for research purposes is prohibited.
It would have the great advantage of securing private capital at European level for research purposes.
The use of human embryonic stem cells for research purposes should be strictly limited.
There have been significant improvements in recent years in the keeping of animals for scientific research purposes.
It was one teeny, tiny taste for research purposes.
Very detailed statistical information used for occasional research purposes are not covered in this overview.
No, he keeps a registry for research purposes.
We are destroying human life simply for research purposes.
For all three species it is also foreseen to cover demands for educational and research purposes.
machinery specially designed and constructed for research purposes for temporary use in laboratories;
This questionnaire is currently for research purposes only but completion and its return is appreciated.
major equipment or set of instruments used for research purposes,
animals that are transported for scientific research purposes approved by the competent authority;
develop measures for the conduct of fishing for scientific research purposes;
the use of animal by-products for diagnostic, educational and research purposes;
Members of the House of Lords approve government plans to allow the cloning of human embryos for research purposes.
creation of embryos for research purposes including somatic cell nuclear transfer;

Alternatives:

purpose of the research
research objective
research goal
research aim
research mission

purpose of the research

This phrase is also correct and commonly used to specify the aim or goal of a particular research project.

This phrase is used to specify the aim or goal of a particular research project.

Examples:

The purpose of the research was to explore the impact of social media on mental health.
The purpose of the research study was to analyze the relationship between exercise and stress levels.

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This is surely essential for the purposes of the research, quite apart from welfare considerations.
However, MEPs voted in favour of maintaining the Commission's proposal that all other alternative methods (including existing or adult stem cell lines) must have been examined and demonstrated not to be sufficient for the purposes of the research in question.
Finally, we should never forget that one of the essential purposes of the research debates under way and yet to begin is to bring science, citizens, and society closer together.
In this regard, we state very clearly, in the point deleted by Amendment 11, that we need to ensure that all other alternative methods have been examined and demonstrated not to be sufficient for the purposes of the research in question.
Sources from countries which are not members of the euro zone were deliberately not consulted as it was deemed that only the experiences of those directly concerned were relevant for the purposes of the research being carried out.
The Commission has developed a procedure for the purposes of the research framework programme for assessing particular types of research from the ethical point of view Ethical review under the quality of life programme, European Commission, Research DG, January 2000...
(d) all other alternative methods (including existing or adult stem cell lines) must have been examined and demonstrated not to be sufficient for the purposes of the research in question;
Commissioner, I have learned that over 300 calves from diseased cows were housed at an experimental centre to the south of London for the purpose of research into the ways in which BSE is vertically transmitted.
It should not deal with licensing agreements for the purpose of subcontracting research and development.
for the purpose of research or analysis;
Likewise Article 6(4) states that an exception is to be made for pyrotechnic articles produced for the purpose of research, development and testing.
However, the amendments tabled tend to introduce deadlines that are too restrictive for the purposes of research.
We must not misuse these countries for the purpose of research that is full of risks.
fuels intended for the purposes of research and testing;
Until now, the purpose of research and of its main instrument, the Framework Programme, has been to keep European industry competitive.
The contract involved is purely for the purpose of research, experiment, study or development under the conditions stated in the Directive.
Scientific equipment means instruments, apparatus and machines used for the purpose of scientific research or teaching.
Space bugs. However, for the purposes of my research, I refer to them as R75.
The purpose of all research, to learn as much as possibly about the subject.
researchers travelling for the purposes of scientific research;

Alternatives:

research purpose
research objective
research goal
research aim
research mission

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Research purpose vs purpose of the research