A lesson on types of research.

1. Topic:
Types of Research
(Basic)
Subject: Methods of Research with
Educational Statistics
and Data Analysis
Reporter: Christopher T. Abundo

2. Intended Learning Outcomes
After this lesson, we should be able to:
1. Widen our vocabulary through contextual clues;
2. Examine things appealing to senses to hone our
analytical thinking;
3. Discuss the characteristics of research;
4. Classify research based on a set of criteria;
5. Differentiate the various type of research;

3. Research…
 A process of executing various mental acts for
discovering and examining facts and information to
prove the accuracy or truthfulness of claims or
conclusions
 Requires to inquire or investigate about chosen
research topic
 A way of discovering new knowledge, applying
knowledge in various ways as well as seeing
relationships of ideas, events and situations
 Requires to work logically or systematically and
collaboratively with others

4. Characteristics of Research
ACCURACY
OBJECTIVENESS
TIMELINESS
RELEVANCE
CLARITY
SYSTEMATIC

5. Purposes of Research
1. To learn how to work independently
2. To learn how to work scientifically or systematically
3. To have an in-depth knowledge of something
4. To elevate your mental abilities by letting you think in higher-
order thinking strategies (HOTS) of inferring, evaluating,
synthesizing, appreciating, applying and creating
5. To improve your reading and writing skills
6. To be familiar with the basic tools of research and the various
techniques of gathering data and of presenting research findings
7. To free yourself, to a certain extent, from the domination or
strong influence of a single textbook or of the professor’s lone
viewpoint or spoon feeding

6. Types of Research -
1. Basic Research
 Also known as pure or fundamental research, it is conducted to increase
understanding of fundamental principles. It is not necessarily intended to
yield immediate practical benefits.
 Examples:
 What is global warming?
 How did the Universe begin?
 What do humans get stress?
can be classified into several different types based on its purpose
and methodology and here are some of the most common types:

7. 2. Applied Research
 This type of research is designed to solve practical problems, improve
systems, or develop new processes, products, or techniques.
Example:
 Finding the solution to control air pollution.
3. Descriptive Research
 This involves describing the current state of affairs or some
phenomenon. It often uses observation, surveys, and case studies.
Example:
 The widespread contaminated diseases in a specific area of the town.
Investigation reveals that there is no trash removal system in that area.
 A researcher can hypothesis the reason that the improper trash removal system
leads to the widespread of contaminated disease.

8. 4. Analytical Research
 A researcher can use the existing data, facts, and knowledge
and critically analyses and evaluates the sources and material.
It attempts to describe why a specific situation exists.
Example:
 Impact of video games on teenagers.
5. Experimental Research
 This involves conducting experiments to test hypotheses and
observe how changes in one variable affect another.
Example:
 A study to identify the impact of a nutritious diet on pregnant
women.

9. 6. Qualitative Research
 This type of research is focused on understanding concepts, thoughts, experiences, and
behaviors through methods such as interviews, focus groups, and observation.
Examples:
 Stress level among men and women.
 The obesity rate among teenagers.
7. Quantitative Research
 This involves the collection and analysis of numerical data, often using statistical methods. It
aims to quantify the problem through generating numerical data or data that can be transformed
into usable statistics.
Examples:
 Find out the weight of students of the fifth standard
 Studying in government schools.
8. Correlational Research
 This type of research studies the relationship between different variables.

10. Approaches to Research
1.Scientific or Positive Approach
2.Naturalistic Approach
3.Triangulation Approach

11. Sources of Research Topics
1. Mass media communication-press
2. Books, internet, peer-reviewed journals,
government publications
3. Professional periodicals
4. General periodicals
5. Previous reading assignments in your other
subjects
6. Work experience

13. Types of Basic Research
1. Experimental Research
This type of research involves
manipulating one or more variables to
observe their effect on a particular
phenomenon. It aims to test hypotheses
and establish cause-and-effect
relationships.

14. 2. Observational Research
 This type of research involves
observing and documenting
natural phenomena without
manipulating any variables.
 It aims to describe and
understand the behavior of
the observed system.

15. 3. Theoretical Research
 This type of research involves
developing and testing
theories and models to
explain natural phenomena.
 It aims to provide a framework
for understanding and
predicting observations and

16. 4. Descriptive Research
 This type of research involves
describing and cataloging natural
phenomena without attempting to
explain or understand them.
 It aims to provide a
comprehensive and accurate
picture of the observed system.

17. 5. Comparative Research
 This type of research involves
comparing different systems or
phenomena to identify similarities
and differences.
 It aims to understand the
underlying principles that govern
different natural phenomena.

18. 6. Historical Research
 This type of research involves
studying past events,
developments, and discoveries
to understand how science has
evolved over time.
 It aims to provide insights into the
factors that have influenced
scientific progress and the role of
basic research in shaping our