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Types of Researches

RESEARCH 1
According to purpose

Predictive/prognostic - This research has the


purpose of determining the future operation of
the variables under investigation with the aim of
controlling or redirecting such for the better.
Directive - This research determines what should
be done based on the findings.
Illuminative - This research is concerned with the
interaction of the components of the variable
being investigated.
According to goal

Basic or pure - This research is conducted for the


development of theories or principles.
Applied - This research is the application of the
results of pure of basic research.
According to levels of investigation

Exploratory - In this research, the researcher


studies the variables pertinent to a specific
situation.
Descriptive - In this research, the researcher
studies the relationship of the variables.
Experimental - In this research, the researcher
studies the effects of the variables on each other.
According to type of analysis

Analytic - In this research, the researcher


attempts to identify and isolate the components
of the research situation.
Holistic - In this research, the researcher begins
with the total situation, focusing attention on the
system first, and then on its internal
relationships.
According to scope

Action - This research is conducted on a very


limited scope to solve a particular problem. It is
almost problem-solving.
According to choice of answers to problems

Evaluative - In this research, all possible courses


of action are specified and identified and the
researcher tries to find the most advantageous.
Developmental - In this research, the focus is
finding or developing a more suitable
instrument or process than has been available.
According to statistical content

Quantitative - This research is one in which


inferential statistics are utilized to determine the
results of the study.
Non-quantitative - This is research in which the
use of quantity or statistics is practically nil.
According to time element

Historical describes what was.


Descriptive describes what is.
Experimental describes what will be.
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