Graduate research involves conducting independent, original research in a specific area of study at the graduate level. This research is typically completed as a thesis or dissertation as part of a graduate degree program. Graduate research often requires a deep understanding of the existing literature and theories in the field, as well as the ability to design and carry out experiments, surveys, or other research methods to answer a research question or address a specific problem. The goal of graduate research is to contribute new knowledge or insights to a particular field of study and to demonstrate the student's ability to think critically and analytically.