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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. <ref name=":0">C.R.Kothari. [https://www.pdfdrive.com/research-methodology-methods-and-techniques-e170503040.html Research Methodology : Methods And Techniques.] Fourth edition. New Age International Publishers, 2019</ref> | 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. <ref name=":0">C.R.Kothari. [https://www.pdfdrive.com/research-methodology-methods-and-techniques-e170503040.html Research Methodology : Methods And Techniques.] Fourth edition. New Age International Publishers, 2019</ref><ref name=":1" /> | ||
=== Types of Research === | === Types of Research === | ||
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* Phenomenological Research | * Phenomenological Research | ||
* Qualitative Research | * Qualitative Research | ||
* Quantitative Research <ref name=":1" /> | * Quantitative Research <ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" /> | ||
==== Applied Research ==== | ==== Applied Research ==== | ||
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1) Correlation between obesity and diabetes mellitus | 1) Correlation between obesity and diabetes mellitus | ||
2) Correlation between smoking and cancer | 2) Correlation between smoking and cancer <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> | ||
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1) It is easy to collect much information from many subjects at single time. | |||
2) Wide range of variables and their interrelations. | |||
3) Study variables are not easily produced in the laboratory. | |||
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1) Does not indicate causation (cause and effect) | |||
2) Problems with self reporting method. <ref name=":0" /> | |||
==== Descriptive Research ==== | |||
This type of research provides accurate portrayal of characteristics of a particular individual, situation or group. Also known as statistical research. It deals with everything that can be counted and studied which have an impact on the lives of people. | |||
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1) Less expensive, time consuming | |||
2) Collect large amount of notes for detailed studying. | |||
Disadvantages- | |||
1) Require more skills | |||
2) Does not identify cause behind the research. <ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" /> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 10:59, 2 December 2022
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][2]
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][1]
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?
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 [1][2]
Advantages-
1) It is easy to collect much information from many subjects at single time.
2) Wide range of variables and their interrelations.
3) Study variables are not easily produced in the laboratory.
Disadvantages-
1) Does not indicate causation (cause and effect)
2) Problems with self reporting method. [1]
Descriptive Research[edit | edit source]
This type of research provides accurate portrayal of characteristics of a particular individual, situation or group. Also known as statistical research. It deals with everything that can be counted and studied which have an impact on the lives of people.
Advantages-
1) Less expensive, time consuming
2) Collect large amount of notes for detailed studying.
Disadvantages-
1) Require more skills
2) Does not identify cause behind the research. [2][1]
