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Brief

Information given to a researcher outlining the client's reasons for requiring research and its significant parameters, including key research questions, timing and cost requirements. This may be captured in a single briefing document and/or will emerge in the course of a briefing meeting held between client and researcher.

Synonyms, Acronyms and Abbreviations

  • Briefing document
  • Briefing meeting

 

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