"Study on" or "study of" something

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Hello, teachers.

Which below is correct?

1) Study on something
2) Study of something

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A little more context would be helpful. Is 'study' used as a noun or a verb here?
 

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A little more context would be helpful. Is 'study' used as a noun or a verb here?

Oh, sorry.

It is used as a noun here.
So,

1) we will conduct a study on something
2) we will conduct a study of something

By the way, is there any difference in the usage of the word when it is a noun or a verb?

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1) we will conduct a study on something
2) we will conduct a study of something

By the way, is there any difference in the usage of the word when it is a noun or a verb?
Of appears to be far more common than on. I feel no difference in meaning between them.

The verbs takes a direct object: I am going to study the mating habits of beetles.
 
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