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.
