Research Methodology Terminology

noun a statement or piece of writing that explains or clarifies something

adjective providing explanation or clarification

• The professor gave an explanatory lecture on quantum physics.
• She provided an explanatory overview of the project during the meeting.
• I need an explanatory video to understand this new game.
• Her eyes were like an explanatory window into her thoughts.

noun a person who asks questions or seeks information

• The inquirer requested more information about the company's financial performance.
• The inquirer wanted to know more about how the business is doing financially.
• The curious cat was the main inquirer about the new project.
• The inquirer delved deep into the mysteries of the ancient ruins.

adjective showing doubt or disbelief; questioning the truth or validity of something

• The scientist was skeptical of the new research findings until they were replicated in multiple studies.
• I'm a bit skeptical about trying that new restaurant, but I'll give it a chance.
• I was totally skeptical about the movie at first, but it ended up being really good.
• She approached the offer with a skeptical eye, unsure of the true intentions behind it.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'unfactual' describes something that is not based on facts or reality

• The report was deemed unfactual due to lack of credible sources.
• Don't believe everything you read online, some of it is just unfactual.
• That news article is totally unfactual, don't waste your time reading it.
• His excuses for being late were so unfactual, it was like he was speaking a different language.