Types of Research With Explanation

The basic types of research are as follows–

i.   Descriptive Vs. Analytical: Descriptive research concentrates on finding facts to ascertain the nature of something as it exists.It is called the foundation of research. On the other hand,analytical research concentrates on the on the process of thesis to the formulation of agreements in the research.

ii.   Applied Vs. Fundamental : Applied research is the action research of finding a solution for an immediate problem facing a society or a business organisation. On the other hand, fundamental research is the pure research concerned with generalizations and formulation of a factory.

iii.   Quantitative Vs. Qualitative: Quantitative research is based on the measurement of quantity or amount. Quantitative research, is concerned with qualitative phenomenon.

iv.   Conceptual Vs. Empirical: Conceptual research is related to some abstract ideas or theory. On the other hand,, empirical research relies on experience or observation alone,  often without due regard for system and theory.

v.    Some other Types of Research: From the point of view of time, we can think of research either as one-time research or longitudinal research Research can be field setting research or laboratory research or simulation research depending upon the environment in which is its to be carried out.

Research can be or diagnostic. Such research follows case study methods or indepth approaches to research the basic casual relation.