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Markdown Research Notes Template

Record a research question, method, observations, calculations, sources, and next steps in Markdown. Includes a worked example with clearly labeled sample data.

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Research note: task completion time

Note

This is a worked example with illustrative data, not a research finding. Replace the question, method, values, and sources with your own.

Question

How long does it take to find a named file using the search panel?

Method

  • Start the timer when the participant opens search.
  • Stop when the named file is open.
  • Keep the file set and instructions the same between trials.
  • Record device, app version, participant selection, and any interruptions.

Observations

Trial Time (seconds) Note
1 12 No interruption
2 15 Query corrected once
3 9 No interruption

Calculation

The arithmetic mean of the three example times is:

xˉ=12+15+93=12  s \bar{x} = \frac{12 + 15 + 9}{3} = 12\;\text{s}

The calculation is written out explicitly. The editor renders the equation; it does not calculate or validate it.

Interpretation

Three illustrative observations are not enough to draw a conclusion about usability. Separate what was observed from what you think explains it.

Sources and provenance

  • Dataset: replace with the location and version of your source data.
  • Protocol: replace with the approved procedure, if applicable.
  • Reference: record title, author, URL or DOI, and the date you consulted it.
  • Permissions: check whether this note can be shared before publishing it.

Next steps

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