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==== Correlational Research ====
The relationship among 2 or more variables without necessarily determining the cause and effect is known as correlational research.
For example-
1) Correlation between obesity and diabetes mellitus
2) Correlation between smoking and cancer


== References ==
== References ==

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

There are various established methods used in Research to investigate a problem or research in question. It plays a vital role for the researchers to prove the hypothesis based on clearly defined parameters, environments and assumptions. Understanding and having a deep knowledge about the types of research can help the researchers to better plan the project by utilizing the most appropriate methodologies and techniques. [1]

Types of Research[edit | edit source]

  • Applied Research
  • Basic Research
  • Correlational Research
  • Descriptive Research
  • Ethnographic Research
  • Experimental Research
  • Exploratory Research
  • Grounded Theory
  • Historical Research
  • Phenomenological Research
  • Qualitative Research
  • Quantitative Research [2]

Applied Research[edit | edit source]

It is a scientific study that seek to solve various practical problems in the day to day life. It find answers or solutions to everyday problems, cure illness, develop innovative technologies etc.

For example-

1) Improve agricultural crop production

2) Treat or cure specific disease

3) Improve energy efficiency of homes, offices, modes of transportation [1] [2]

Basic Research[edit | edit source]

It is called as Fundamental or Pure research. It Expands the person's knowledge. This type of research is not going to create or invent anything new. Instead, it is based on Basic science investigation.

For example-

1) How did universe begin?

2) What are protons? [1][2]

Correlational Research[edit | edit source]

The relationship among 2 or more variables without necessarily determining the cause and effect is known as correlational research.

For example-

1) Correlation between obesity and diabetes mellitus

2) Correlation between smoking and cancer

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 C.R.Kothari. Research Methodology : Methods And Techniques. Fourth edition. New Age International Publishers, 2019
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Sharma Suresh. Research Methodology & Biostatistics. First edition. Elsevier India. 2016