"Research databases" refers to electronic collections of organized and reliable information that researchers can use to find and analyze data for their studies or academic work. Full definition
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Online research databases offered an advantage by reducing the labor cost associated with research, even as they increased recurring access costs compared to book - based research. (bluehillresearch.com)