Types Of Research Flashcards
What is fundamental research also known as?
Basic or pure research
It generates new information in a fundamental manner.
What is the primary goal of fundamental research?
To generate new information
It is based on the principle of generalization.
What are the two forms that fundamental research can take?
New theory or development of existing theory
Darwin’s theory of evolution is an example.
What is applied research?
The application of theories developed by fundamental research to actual fields
It aims to verify existing theories and find solutions to real-life problems.
What is an example of applied research?
Marketing and medical research
It provides convincing evidence for the usefulness of basic research.
What characterizes action research?
It is action-oriented and seeks immediate solutions
Researchers may take action themselves or authorities may intervene.
What is descriptive research?
Description of the state of affairs without control over variables
Methods include field surveys, case studies, and interviews.
What is another term for descriptive research, especially in business and social sciences?
Ex-post facto research
It involves qualitative studies on preferences.
What does analytical research rely on?
Information already available to the researcher
It involves in-depth study and critical thinking.
What is quantitative research concerned with?
Numbers and phenomena that can be expressed in numerical form
It is usually deductive and begins with a given theory.
What statistical software is commonly used in quantitative research?
STATA and R
These tools help carry out quantitative studies.
What is qualitative research focused on?
Studying phenomena explained beyond numbers
It is usually inductive and begins with social reality.
What software is widely used for qualitative research?
SPSS
It is used for large-scale qualitative studies.
What is conceptual research usually undertaken by?
Philosophers or thinkers
It aims to reinterpret existing ideas without conducting experiments.
What type of ideas does conceptual research often involve?
Abstract ideas and theories
Examples include theories of gravitation, evolution, and motion.
Fill in the blank: Fundamental research can take shape in the form of a new theory or _______.
Development of some existing theory
This highlights the dual nature of fundamental research.
