Research

Research

Research includes any gathering of data, information and facts for the advancement of knowledge.

The strict definition of scientific research is performing a methodical study in order to prove a hypothesis or answer a specific question. Finding a definitive answer is the central goal of any experimental process.

Research comprises "creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of humans, culture and society, and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications." It is used to establish or confirm facts, reaffirm the results of previous work, solve new or existing problems, support theorems, or develop new theories.

objectives of Research (diagram)

-           To identify problems

-           To define concepts

-           To describe processes

-           To generate ideas

-           To measure size, growth and frequency

-           To moniter trends

-           To track awareness

Types of research  (diagram)

Pure research

Applied research

Action research

There are mainly 3 types of research.

1.                 Pure research

a. Also called as the fundamental or the theoretical research.

b. Is basic and original.

c. Can lead to the discovery of a new theory.

d. Can result in the development or refinement of a theory that already exists.

2.       Applied research

a. Based on the concept of the pure research.

b. Is problem oriented.

c. Helps in finding results or solutions for real life problems.

d. Provides evidence of usefulness to society.

e. Helps in testing empirical content of a theory.

f. Helps in testing the validity of a theory but under some conditions.

3.     Action research

a. Type of evaluation study.

b. Is a concurrent evaluation study.