There are three main types of research based on different criteria: 1) application of research method, which includes pure research aimed at increasing knowledge and applied research aimed at addressing societal problems; 2) purpose of research, which includes descriptive research defining things, correlational research showing relationships between variables, exploratory research explaining relationships, and action research improving systems; 3) types of data, including qualitative research using words and quantitative research using numbers, as well as primary data obtained directly and secondary data obtained from existing sources. Approaches to research include the scientific approach objectively measuring variables, naturalistic approach using words to describe behavior, and triangulation approach combining methods.
There are three main types of research based on different criteria: 1) application of research method, which includes pure research aimed at increasing knowledge and applied research aimed at addressing societal problems; 2) purpose of research, which includes descriptive research defining things, correlational research showing relationships between variables, exploratory research explaining relationships, and action research improving systems; 3) types of data, including qualitative research using words and quantitative research using numbers, as well as primary data obtained directly and secondary data obtained from existing sources. Approaches to research include the scientific approach objectively measuring variables, naturalistic approach using words to describe behavior, and triangulation approach combining methods.
There are three main types of research based on different criteria: 1) application of research method, which includes pure research aimed at increasing knowledge and applied research aimed at addressing societal problems; 2) purpose of research, which includes descriptive research defining things, correlational research showing relationships between variables, exploratory research explaining relationships, and action research improving systems; 3) types of data, including qualitative research using words and quantitative research using numbers, as well as primary data obtained directly and secondary data obtained from existing sources. Approaches to research include the scientific approach objectively measuring variables, naturalistic approach using words to describe behavior, and triangulation approach combining methods.
2. Based on Purpose of the Research 3. Based on Types Needed Types of Research 1. Based on Application of Research Method ➢ Pure Research – if it deals with concepts, principles, or abstract things. This type of research aims to increase your knowledge about something. ➢ Applied Research – if your intention is to apply your chosen research to societal problems or issues, finding ways to make positive changes in society. Types of Research 2. Based on Purpose of the Research ➢ Descriptive Research ➢Correlational Research ➢Exploratory Research ➢Action Research Types of Research 2. Based on Purpose of the Research ➢ Descriptive Research – aims at defining or giving verbal portrayal or picture of a person, thing, event, group, situation, etc. This is liable to be repeated because its topic relates itself only to a certain period or limited number of years. ➢Correlational Research – shows relationships or connectedness or two factors, circumstances, or agents called variables that affect the research Types of Research 2. Based on Purpose of the Research ➢Exploratory Research- elaborates or explain not just the reasons behind the relationship of two factors, but also the ways by which such relationship exists ➢Action Research – an on ongoing practice of a school, organization, community, or institution for the purpose of obtaining results that will bring improvements in the system Types of Research 3. Based on Types of Data ➢Qualitative Research- requires non-numerical data, which means that research uses words rather than numbers to express the result, the inquiry or investigation about people’s thoughts, beliefs, feelings, views, and lifestyles regarding the object of the study. ➢Quantitative Research – involve measurement of data. Thus, it presents research findings referring to the number or frequency of something in numerical forms. Types of Research 3. Based on Types of Data ➢Primary Data- are obtained through direct observation or contact with people, objects, artifacts, paintings, etc. These are new and original information resulting from your sensory of experience. ➢Secondary Data – if such data have already been written about or reported on and are available for reading purposes, they exist as secondary data. Approaches to Research • Scientific or positive approach – in which you discover and measure information as well as observe and control variables in an impersonal manner • Naturalistic approach – in contrast to scientific approach that uses numbers to express data the naturalistic approach uses words. This research approach directs you to deal with qualitative data that speak of how people behave toward their surroundings. • Triangulation approach – combining these two approaches in designing your approach. In this case you are free to gather and analyze data using multiple methods, allowing you to combine or mix up research approaches, research types, data gathering and data analysis techniques. Activity Summarize your understanding about the Types of Research and Approaches of Research in 1 whole yellow paper