Types of Research There are many kinds of classification of research. Some of the classifications are as follows: According to Goal According to Time Element According to the Statistical Content & Description of Data 1. According to Goal a. Basic or Pure - It is conducted for knowledge gaining or shake of knowledge. b. Applied - the application of pure research. This is testing the efficiency of theories and principles. c. Action Research- it is done for the immediate solution of the problems in natural setting or classroom situation. 2. According to Time Element a. Historical research - describes what was. Past Events b. Descriptive research - describes what is. Present Events c. Experimental research - describes what will be. Future Events 3. According to Statistical Content & Description of Data Quantitative Research- tries to seek Quantitative Description of the things observed in natural or manipulated setting by using Inferential Statistical Methods. Experimental Research, Descriptive Research, Correlational Research Qualitative Research- for Qualitative Description of the behavior and event observed in Natural Settings by using Descriptive Statistical Method. Phenomenological, Ethnographic, Grounded theory, Case Study, Historical Research, Narrative Research

1. Types
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3. Sahin Sahari
Asst. Professor (Belda College)
Ex-Asst. Professor of ABS Academy (Post Graduate Dept. of Education.)
Ex-Guest Teacher of WBNSOU(Muragacha Govt. College)
Ex-Guest Teacher of Jonepur High School
B.A (Education). M.A(Education). B.Ed. NET(Education). SET(Education)
Ph. D in Education(Contd..)

4. Types of Research
• There are many kinds of classification of
research. Some of the classifications are as
follows:
– According to Goal
– According to Time Element
– According to the Statistical Content & Description
of Data

5. 1. According to Goal
• a. Basic or Pure - It is conducted for knowledge
gaining or shake of knowledge.
• b. Applied - the application of pure research. This
is testing the efficiency of theories and principles.
• c. Action Research- it is done for the immediate
solution of the problems in natural setting or
classroom situation.

6. 2. According to Time Element
• a. Historical research - describes what was.
– Past Events
• b. Descriptive research - describes what is.
– Present Events
• c. Experimental research - describes what will
be.
– Future Events

7. 3. According to Statistical Content &
Description of Data
• Quantitative Research- tries to seek Quantitative
Description of the things observed in natural or manipulated
setting by using Inferential Statistical Methods.
– Experimental Research, Descriptive Research, Correlational
Research
• Qualitative Research- for Qualitative Description of the
behavior and event observed in Natural Settings by using
Descriptive Statistical Method.
– Phenomenological, Ethnographic, Grounded theory, Case Study,
Historical Research, Narrative Research

9. Sahin Sahari
Asst. Professor (Belda College)
Ex-Asst. Professor of ABS Academy (Post Graduate Dept. of Education.)
Ex-Guest Teacher of WBNSOU(Muragacha Govt. College)
Ex-Guest Teacher of Jonepur High School
B.A (Education). M.A(Education). B.Ed. NET(Education). SET(Education)
Ph. D in Education(Contd..)