27 SEPTEMBER 2014 – TYPES OF RESEARCH

What is research? Research is a systematic search for information in order to obtain a clear picture concerning the underlying problem.

There are a few type of research :

1.    Applied research (Action research)

Applied research is carried out for the purpose of solving an existing problem.

2.    Basic research (Pure research)

Basic research is carried out to generate a body of knowledge by trying to comprehend how certain problems that occur in organizations can be solved.

3.    Historical research

Historical research related previous research to the current research.

4.    Descriptive research (ethnography research)

Descriptive research isused to describe characteristics of an existing phenomenon.

5.    Experimental research

Experimental research is used to obtain evidence of cause and effect relationship.

6.    Correlational research

Correlational research is used to measure the strength of the relationship between two variables.

High-quality research is characterized by many characteristic and certain characteristic tend to be related. Among the characteristic are:

1.    It is based on the work of previous researchers in the area.

2.    It can be replicated.

3.    It is doable.

4.    It is based on some logical rationale and tied to the theory.

5.    It can be undertaken for the betterment of society.