The document outlines three types of research methods in education: exploratory, explanatory/causal, and descriptive. Exploratory research is a preliminary investigation aimed at gaining insights into a poorly defined problem, explanatory research seeks to understand the 'why' behind phenomena, and descriptive research focuses on detailing the characteristics of populations or phenomena. Each method serves a unique purpose, with exploratory investigating observations, explanatory explaining reasons, and descriptive detailing subjects.

1. Types
of
Scientific Method
Exploratory | Explanatory
Descriptive

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. Exploratory
• A preliminary investigation of a relatively unknown field
which aims to gain new insights.
• This type of research method conducted for a problem that
has not been clearly defined.
• It is used to clarify/define a problem
• This is where a researcher has an idea or has observed
something and seeks to understand more about it.
• Exploratory studies are a valuable means of understanding
– What is happening
– To assess phenomenon in a new light

5. Explanatory/Causal Research
• This study is designed to exploring something
new
• The desire to know “WHY”, to explain, is the
purpose of explanatory research.

6. Descriptive
• An in-depth study of an individual, group,
organization or phenomenon which aims to
describe the object of study accurately.
• This study is defined as a research method that
describes the characteristics of the population or
phenomenon that is being studied
• This methodology focuses more on the “What”
of the research subject rather than the “Why” of
the research subject.

7. 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..)