Types of research

Question 1

Objectives

Answer 1

Descriptive research
Describing a problem/phenomenon that exists, no intention of solving it

Exploratory research
Explore whether it’s worth it to do a big study

Correlational research
Making associations

Explanatory research
Clarification of relationship between variables

Question 1

Application

Answer 1

Pure research
No application, just developing and testing theories

Applied research
Research that is applied
Ex: creating medicine

Question 2

Enquiry mode

Answer 2

Quantitative research
Qualitative research
Mixed methods/multiple methods (very expensive)

Question 3

How can we mix methods?

Answer 3

Data collection
Different samples
Different data analysis and information