BY HIMANSHI VERMA PHD SCHOLAR LNIPE GWALIOR

1. The systematic, rigorous investigation of a situation or
problem in order to generate new knowledge or
validate existing knowledge.
Research

2. There are many types of research.
These are :
 Applied Research
 Basic Research
 Co relational Research
 Descriptive Research
 Ethnographic Research
 Experimental Research
 Exploratory Research
 Grounded Theory Research
 Historical Research
 Phenomenological Research
TYPES OF RESEARCH

3. On a broader perspective, all researches can be classified
into two groups
1)Qualitative Research
2)Quantitative Research

4. Applied research refers to scientific study &
research that seeks to solve practical problems.
For example, Improve agricultural production
,Treat or cure a specific disease
APPLIED RESEARCH

5. Basic research is driven by a scientist’s curiosity or interest
in a scientific question. The main motivation is to expand
man’s knowledge, not to create or invent something. For
example, How the universe did begin? What are protons,
neutrons, and electrons composed of?
BASIC RESEARCH

6. Co relational Research Co relational research refers to the
systematic investigation or statistical study of relationships
among two or more variables without necessarily determining
cause & effect. For example, Survey- asks people how they
feel? How often they listen? & then compare
CO-RELATIONAL RESEARCH

7. Its refers to research that provides an accurate portrayal of
characteristics of a particular individual, situation or group. Descriptive
research, also known as statistical research.
For example: Findings the most frequent disease that affects children
of a town. The reader of the research will know what to do to prevent
that disease thus, more people will live a healthy life.
DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH

8. Ethnographic Research refers to the investigation of
a culture through an in-depth study of the members
of the culture; it involves the systematic collection,
destruction, and analysis of data for development of
theories of cultural behaviour.
ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH

9. Experimental Research is an objective,
systematic, controlled investigation for the
purpose of predicting and controlling phenomena
and examining probability and causality among
selected variables.
EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH

10. Exploratory Research is a type of research conducted
for a problem that has not been clearly defined.
Exploratory research helps determine the best research
design, data collection method and selection of
subjects.
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH

11. Historical Research is research involving analysis
of events that occurred in the remote or recent
past.
HISTORICAL RESEARCH

12. Phenomenological Research an inductive descriptive
research approach developed from phenomenological
philosophy; its aim is to describe an experience as it is
actually lived by the person.
PHENOMENOLOGICAL RESEARCH

13. Qualitative Research is research dealing with
phenomena that are difficult or impossible to
quantify mathematically, such as beliefs, meanings,
attributes, and symbols.
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

14. Quantitative Research refers to the systematic empirical
investigation of any phenomena via statistical,
mathematical or computational techniques.
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

15.  EMPIRICAL – research is based on direct experience or observation by the researcher.
 LOGICAL- research is based on valid procedures & principles.
 CYCLICAL – research starts with a problem & ends with a problem.
 ANALYTICAL- research utilizes proven analytical procedures in gathering data,
whether historical, descriptive, experimental, & case study.
 CRITICAL- research exhibits careful & precise judgment.
 METHODICAL- research is conducted in a methodical manner without bias using
systematical method & procedures.
 RELIABILITY- research design & procedures are repeated to enable the researcher to
arrive at valid and conclusive results.
CHARACTERISTICS OF RESEARCH