Research - Introduction

also known as "fundamental or pure research". It

seeks to discover basic truths or principle.

• Basic Research

• Applied Research

• Developmental research

• Quantitative research

involves seeking new applications of scientific

knowledge to the solution of a problem. In this type of research, the

problem is identified and a new system is applied in order to solve the

problem

• Basic Research

• Applied Research

• Developmental research

• Quantitative research

decision oriented research involving the

application of the steps of the scientific method in response to the need

to improve existing practices.

• Basic Research

• Applied Research

• Developmental research

• Quantitative research

Basic research is an investigation of basic principles and reasons for the

occurrence of a particular event or process or phenomenon. It is also called ___________

• theoretical research.

• Applied Research

• Developmental research

• Quantitative research

The study or investigation of some natural phenomenon relating to pure

science is termed

• basic research.

• Applied Research

• Developmental research

• Quantitative research

one solves certain problems by employing well-

known and accepted theories and principles. Most of the experimental

research, case studies, and interdisciplinary research are essentially

______ research.

• basic research.

• Applied Research

• Developmental research

• Quantitative research

immediate application is also termed _______ research. Such

research is of practical use to current activity.

• basic research.

• Applied Research

• Developmental research

• Quantitative research

Studies individual or specific cases without the objective to generalize

• basic research.

• Applied Research

• Developmental research

• Quantitative research

 It is numerical, non-descriptive, applies statistics or mathematics, and

uses numbers.

 It is an iterative process whereby evidence is evaluated.

 The results are often presented in tables and graphs.

 It is conclusive.

 It investigates the what, where, and when of decision-making.

• Qualitative research

• Applied Research

• Developmental research

• Quantitative research

 It is non-numerical, descriptive, applies to reason, and uses words.

 Its aim is to get the meaning, and feeling and describe the situation.

 Qualitative data cannot be graphed.

 It is exploratory.

 It investigates the why and how of decision-making.

• Qualitative research

• Applied Research

• Developmental research

• Quantitative research