Difference between types of research: Qualitative, quantitative, Fundamental, Applied, Action, Descriptive, Analytical research

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Classification – II-  Comparative classification

Descriptive Analytical
Description of the state of affairs as it exists Has to use facts that are readily available
Also known as  Ex post facto research Facts analyzed to make a critical evaluation
Researcher has no control over the variables  
Used to discover causes when variables cannot be controlled  
Fact finding inquiries and field surveys  
Method of research: Survey  
Applied Fundamental
Find solution for immediate problem Generalizations and formulation of a theory
Research is aimed at a solution Concerns natural phenomenon or math
Solution to some pressing practical problem Finding information that has a broad base of application
  Adds to the existing body of scientific knowledge
Quantitative Qualititative
Phenomena that can be quantified Used in behavioural sciences
  Used when studying human behavior
  Projective techniques used
  Phenomena involves quality or kind
Conceptual Empirical
Based on some ideas on theory Relies on experience or observation
Used by philosophers and thinkers Data-based research
  Experimental research
Sr. No. Pure Research Applied Research
1. Studies a problem usually from the focus of one discipline. Several disciplines collaborate for solving the problem.
2. Aims to illuminate the theory by enriching the basic of a discipline. Aims to solve a problem by enriching the field of application of a discipline.
3. Seeks generalizations Often studies individual cases without the objective to generalize
4. Studies why things happen Studies how things can be changed
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Reports is in technical language  Report is in common language

 

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