Systematic Investigation:
A planned technique (e.g., survey, interview, observational study) for studying an area of interest (e.g. violence and the media), testing hypothesis/es (e.g., exposure to violent media (video games/music) makes individuals more violent), answering specific questions. For example, what are the key personality characteristics of persons that are prone to committing acts of violence following exposure to violent media (video games/music)?, or developing some type of theory (adapted from Case Western Reserve University).