Classification of research by purpose

Classification of research by purpose

1. Basic / Pure / Fundamental Research
Basic researchers are interested in deriving scientific knowledge i.e. they are motivated by intellectual curiosity and need to come up with a particular solution. It focuses on generating new knowledge in order to refine or expand existing theories. It does not consider the practical application of the findings to actual problems or situations.
2.Applied research
It is conducted for the purpose of applying or testing theory and evaluating its usefulness in solving problems. It provides data to support a theory, guide theory revision or suggest the development of a new theory.
3.Action research
It is conducted with the primary intention of solving a specific, immediate and concrete problem in a local setting e.g. investigating ways of overcoming water shortage in a given area. It is not concerned with whether the results can be generalized to any other setting since its major goal is to seek a solution to a given problem.
4.Evaluation Research
It is the systematic process of collecting and analysing data in order to make decisions. It is a process of determining whether the intended results were realized. Types of evaluation research include:
i. Needs assessment
A need is a discrepancy between an existing set of conditions and a desired set of conditions. The results of needs assessment study provide the foundation for developing new programmes and for making changes in existing ones.
ii. Formative evaluation
Helps to collect data about a programme while it is still being developed e.g. an educational programme, a marketing strategy etc.
iii. Summative evaluation
It is done after the programme has been fully developed. It is conducted to evaluate how worthwhile the final programme has been especially compared to similar programmes.

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