Introducton of Research

1. Basic Types of
Research
Prepared by:
Glydel B. Capa

2. Research and The Importance of
Research
What is RESEARCH?
Why engage RESEARCH?
How important is RESEARCH?

3. RESEARCH . . .
Is a Systematic Investigation
designed to extend the
knowledge of what is
already known.
It is to produce
knowledge through
inquiry and discovery

4. RESEARCH . . .
Describes & explains
Is a truth seeking
Conducted and governed by
expertise
Describes & explains
Is a truth seeking

5. • Basic Research
• Applied Research
• Evaluation Research
• Action Research
Types of Research

6. • This research is to understand and
explain the phenomenon under
investigation.
• Exploring what, why, and how
questions
Basic
Research

7. • Help people understand the
nature the nature of human
problems
• Pursues potential solutions to
human and societal problems
KEY WORD: Focusing on HOW questions
Applied
Research

8. • Studies the process and outcomes
aimed at an attempted solution.
• Aims to improve human intervention
within specific conditions
– KEY WORDS: Judge the effectiveness of
a program, policy, or a any product.
Evaluation
Research

9. Applied
Research
• Solving specific problems within
a program, organization, or
community

10. Applied
Research
• Solving specific problems within
a program, organization, or
community