It is a systematic investigation of any social or natural phenomena where results and conclusions can contribute to generalizable knowledge.

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The researcher's goal is to infer theoritical concepts and patterns from observed data. It is known as theory-building research. It also refers to "specific to general" pattern.

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The researcher's goal is to test concepts and patterns known from theory using new empirical data. It is known as theory-testing research.

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It is utilized to extend man's knowledge rather than create/invent things. It is also referred as fundamental or pure research.

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It is used to solve practical problems of the modern world, find solutions to current illnesses, and develop technologies. It aims to improve agricultural crop production, treat or cure specific disease, improve energy efficiency of homes, offices, or modes of transportation.

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It seeks to investigate an under researched aspect. The goal of this research is to scope out magnitude or extend on a particular phenomenon, problem, behavior; to generate some initial ideas about that phenomenon; to test the feasibility of undertaking a more extensive study regarding that phenomenon.

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It seeks to richly describe a population, an event, or a behaviour”. It needs careful observations and detailed documentation of a phenomenon of interest; provides an accurate portrayal of a class or a particular individual situation or group; and discusses new meanings; describe what exists; determining the frequency with which something occurs; and categorizing information.

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It seeks to explain the observed phenomena, problems, or behaviours. It attempts to “connect the dots” by identifying

causal factors and outcomes. It answers why and how types of questions.

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What do you call the process used in research?

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