A research tool is a specific instrument, software, technique, or methodology used by researchers to collect, analyze, and interpret data in order to investigate a research question or hypothesis. Research tools can include surveys, experiments, interviews, observations, statistical software, databases, and more. These tools are essential for gathering empirical evidence and generating new knowledge in various fields of study.
A tool is a handheld item that that aids in accomplishing a task.
a tool for swimming
financial tool
bordness
researching
Operational definition. :)
example of definition of terms
A learning tool is often considered to be software or online service. So if this is your definition of 'learning tool' the answer is no.
The definition of orientation research is investigations that are aimed at providing an overview of a particular subject. This is research that seeks to provide basic information about a given field.
a tool to weigh objects (n)
A chainsaw.
A shovel...?