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Meanings
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prior research; previous work
Used in academic, scientific, and formal writing to refer to existing studies or literature on a topic.
There is a lot of prior research on this topic.
Based on previous work, we formulated a new hypothesis.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉を踏まえて先行研究を検討するto examine prior research based on a given point
This study proposes a new hypothesis based on prior research.
- 先行研究によるとaccording to prior research
According to prior research, this phenomenon changes with the seasons.
- 先行研究をレビューするto review prior research
Chapter two reviews the relevant prior research.
- 先行研究が少ないthere is little prior research (on a topic)
There is still little prior research in this field.