2. DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH
It defines or giving a verbal portrayal or
picture of a person, a thing an event, a
group, or a situation among others. In
contrast to analytical research that focuses
on on the why and how of the
characteristics of a person or a thing ,.
3. CORRELATIONAL RESEARCH
It shows the connectedness between two
factors, circumstances, or agents called
variables that affect the research.
It expresses to specify a numerical value to
represent the strength and direction of the
relationship of variables.
4. EXPLANATORY RESEARCH
This type of research is also called “causal
research” in that it focuses on the reasons
behind the occurrence of something and
on the present or future effects of such
happening.
5. EXPLORATORY RESEARCH
An exploratory, research, also known as
“formulating research” has the purpose of
exploring a certain topic, specifically, one
that was not given a clear explanation or
results in previous studies.
6. ACTION RESEARCH
This type of research studies an ongoing
practice of a school, an organization, a
community, or any institution for the
purpose of obtaining results that will bring
about improvements in the system.
7. ACTION RESEARCH
This is an investigative act done usually by
people who have already been involved in
a certain practice and institutional
operations to find ways and means for
better improvement.
8. QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Requires Non-NUMERICAL data. This
means that the research uses content that
highlights the human experience. Data
that cannot be measured but are reflective
of people’s thoughts, beliefs, feelings,
views, and lifestyles.
12. CASE STUDY
This type of qualitative research usually
takes place in the field of social care,
nursing, psychology, rehabilitation centers,
and the like. This involves a long-time
study of a person, group, organization, or
situation. It seeks to find answers to why
such a thing occurs to the topic.
13. ETHNOGRAPHY
Is a study of a certain cultural group to get
a clear understanding of its organizational
setup, international operations, and
lifestyles.
Ex. Mangya, bajau, igorot
14. PHENOMENOLOGY
Refers to the study of how people find their
experiences meaningful. Its primary goal is
to make understand their experiences about
the death of their loved ones. Care for
handicapped persons, friendliness of people,
and the like.
15. CONTENT AND DISCOURSE
ANALYSIS
It is a method of quantitative research that
requires an analysis of the examination of
the mode of communication- letters,
books, journals, photos, video recording,
SMS, online messages, and email.
16. HISTORICAL ANALYSIS
It is the examination of varied sources of
data to make you understand the
connection of past events to the present
time.
17. GROUNDED THEORY
It takes place when you discover a new
theory to underlie your study at the time
of data-collection and analysis.
