Types of Research
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
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]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 C.R.Kothari. Research Methodology : Methods And Techniques. Fourth edition. New Age International Publishers, 2019
- ↑ Sharma Suresh. Research Methodology & Biostatistics. First edition. Elsevier India. 2016
