This document discusses different types of research methods and their key characteristics. Qualitative research is exploratory in nature and aims to understand opinions and motivations. Quantitative research commonly uses statistics and figures, especially in science. Primary research directly answers a specific question, such as through surveys. Secondary research utilizes existing information originally collected for other purposes. The document also defines objective as uninfluenced by feelings, subjective as influenced by opinions, valid as based in truth, and reliable as trustworthy and predictable.

1. Research
Qualitative research: this is exploratory research. We use it to gain a better understanding of opinions and motivations
Quantitative research:this research is mostly used in science and natural science. This type of research usually uses figures and
statistics
Primary research: this research is carried out to answer a specific question and it can be solved by taking surveys
Secondary research: this research makes use of all information previously research for other reasons/purposes
Objective: (of a person or their judgement) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.
Subjective: based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.
Valid: having some foundation based on the truth
Reliable: where you are able to be trusted, predictable or dependable