istraivanje

Istraivanje is a term used in several South Slavic languages to denote the act of investigating or searching for information. In standard usage, the more common noun forms are istraživanje, meaning the act of investigating or research, and the related verb istraživati, meaning to investigate. Istraivanje may appear as a variant or historical form in some dialects or older texts.

Applications of istraivanje span multiple domains. In science, it refers to the systematic process of inquiry, data collection, analysis, and interpretation to answer questions or test hypotheses. In journalism, it denotes investigative reporting that seeks to uncover facts not readily available to the public. In law enforcement, it describes the process of gathering evidence to establish facts in a case. In archaeology and history, it designates careful examination of material remains or sources to reconstruct past events. The term can also appear in market research and intelligence work, where structured inquiry aims to inform decisions.

Methodology typically involves several common steps: defining a problem or question, reviewing existing information, designing methods for data collection, gathering and analyzing evidence, drawing conclusions, and communicating findings. Verification, replication, and, in formal contexts, peer review help ensure reliability of results.

See also: istraživanje, istraživati, istraga, pretraga. These related terms reflect related aspects of inquiry, investigation, and search across disciplines and languages.