Lisauuringute

Lisauuringute is an Estonian term used in academic contexts to describe supplementary investigations that accompany primary research. The word combines elements meaning “additional” and “research,” and the concept covers studies conducted to support, verify, or extend the findings of a main study. In scholarly texts, lisauuringud (the plural form) and lisauuringute (the possessive/genitive form) are used to distinguish these secondary inquiries from the primary work.

Purpose and scope of lisauuringute include validating results, testing robustness, and addressing limitations of the original study. They may explore secondary questions that were not central to the main publication, broaden the scope to additional populations or time frames, or examine different methodologies. Common forms include replication or reproduction studies, secondary data analyses, meta-analyses, extended follow-up studies, and comparative methodological evaluations.

Methods and design commonly applied to lisauuringute emphasize transparency and rigor. Researchers may use new or existing datasets, implement alternative analytical approaches, or perform sensitivity and scenario analyses. When planned alongside the primary study, lisauuringute can help clarify applicability, generalizability, and practical implications of findings.

Publication and communication of lisauuringute vary. They can appear as separate articles focusing on the supplementary questions, as extensions in subsequent publications, or as supplementary materials associated with the main report. Clear distinction between primary conclusions and supplementary findings is encouraged to maintain scientific integrity. In practice, lisauuringute contribute to a fuller understanding of a research question by exploring additional angles while maintaining a transparent methodological framework.