Types of Research

1. Types of Research
Disha P Kariya
Department of English
BKNMU Junagadh

2. What is Research?
 Re+ Search= Research
 Search= to make known of an existent unknown
thing.
 Research= search of searched.
"Research is a systematized effort to gain new
knowledge."
_Redman and Mory

3. Fundamental Research
Basic or Pure Research
1. Discovery of a new theory
2. Development of the existing theory
"Fundamental Research is mainly concerned with
generalisation and formulation of theory. Basic
research is nothing but acquiring knowledge for
knowledge sake."
_C R Kothari

4. Applied Research
 The Field Research
 Utilizes the principles to know the problems
with best possible manner.
"The main objective of applied research is focused
towards obtaining solutions of pressing practical
problems faced by society, industry, or
professional institution"
_C R Kothari

5. Action Research
 Research through direct action.
 Objective: to find out workable solutions to the given
problem.
 Popular Methods:
i. Personal interview
ii. Survey
"Action Research is that kind of research in which planning
is motivated for solution of a specific local problem
concerning education."
_David Fox

6. Applied V/s Fundamental
 The two faces of research.
 Fundamental Research:
Generalisation and formulation of theory,
finding information.
 Applied Research:
Finding a solution.

7. Quantitative V/s Qualitative
 Quantitative Research:
Measurements
Applicable to the phenomena that can be expressed
in terms of quantity.
 Qualitative Research:
Phenomena involving quality or kind.
Motivation research, Attitude or Opinion research,
behavioural sciences.

8. Conceptual V/s Empirical
 Conceptual Research:
Based on ideas, theories
Used by philosophers and thinkers
Develop new concepts, to interpret existing
concepts.
 Empirical Research:
Data based or Experimental Research
Experience and observation.

9. Descriptive V/s Analytical
 Descriptive Research:
Main content- field surveys, fact finding inquiries
To give description of existing data
No control over the variables
Ex Post Facto research
 Analytical Research:
To use available information
Analysis for critical evaluation

10. Other Types
 Evaluation Research
①Concurrent evaluation
②Phasic or Periodic evaluation
③Terminal evaluation

11. Survey Research
Field Investigation Research
Experimental Research
Ex- Post Facto Research

12. References
https://youtu.be/aoSde4wc40Q
UGC NET Paper 1 Trueman Specific Series
Research Methodology by C R Kothari
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEqrfWx8roIOB
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