Type of Research

 Research can be categorized into various types based on its purpose, methodology, and approach. Here are some common types:

1. **Basic (Fundamental) Research**: Aims to expand general knowledge and understanding without immediate practical application. Examples include studies on fundamental scientific principles or theoretical concepts.

2. **Applied Research**: Focuses on solving specific, practical problems and applying knowledge to real-world situations. Examples include developing new technologies or improving healthcare practices.

3. **Qualitative Research**: Investigates phenomena through non-numerical data such as interviews, observations, and textual analysis to understand underlying meanings and patterns.

4. **Quantitative Research**: Involves numerical data and statistical analysis to test hypotheses and identify relationships or trends. Examples include surveys with large sample sizes and experimental studies.

5. **Descriptive Research**: Seeks to describe characteristics or functions of a phenomenon or population without manipulating variables. Examples include demographic studies or case reports.

6. **Experimental Research**: Involves manipulating variables to establish cause-and-effect relationships. Examples include laboratory experiments and clinical trials.

7. **Correlational Research**: Examines relationships between variables to determine if they are associated or correlated, without establishing causation. Examples include studying the relationship between education level and income.

8. **Exploratory Research**: Conducted to investigate new areas where little information is available, often to develop hypotheses or research questions for further study.

9. **Historical Research**: Involves analyzing past events and records to understand historical processes and their impacts. Examples include archival studies and historical case analyses.

10. **Action Research**: Aims to solve immediate problems and improve practices through a cyclical process of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. Examples include educational interventions and organizational change initiatives.