Fill in the Blanks Fill in the Blanks: Mastering Research TerminologyOnline version Test your knowledge of essential research terms with this engaging fill-in-the-blanks game! by Katie 1 aims research question abstract sample An is a short summary of a piece of longer work . It is usually 150 - 250 words in length and summarizes the key elements of the study . 2 Auditability refers to how clearly and transparently the research process is documented so that another person could follow the same steps and understand how the findings were reached .