TYPES OF RESEARCH AND RESEARCH DESIGN

Undergraduate and graduate students beginning their training in research methodology across disciplines such as social sciences, education, business, and humanities.

Early-career researchers seeking to strengthen their understanding of diverse research approaches and designs.

Professionals and practitioners involved in applied research, program evaluation, or evidence-based decision-making.

Educators and academic advisors who guide students in research projects and require a comprehensive overview of research typologies.

• Identify and differentiate major types of research according to purpose, methodological approach, and source characteristics.

• Distinguish between pure/basic and applied research, understanding their objectives, uses, and contributions to knowledge generation.

• Understand and evaluate exploratory, descriptive, correlational, and explanatory research, selecting the appropriate level of study for various research questions.

• Analyze research based on the means and methods employed, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods strategies.

• Recognize and apply primary research techniques, assessing their value within the research process.

• Describe and compare specialized types of research, such as case studies, longitudinal studies, ethnographic research, projective techniques, educational research, and others.

• Design a basic research plan, integrating appropriate typologies, methodological choices, and research designs aligned with the study’s objectives.

• Apply critical thinking to evaluate the suitability of different research approaches for academic or professional projects.

Study Plan

1. TYPES OF RESEARCH
2. TYPES OF RESEARCH ACCORDING TO PURPOSE

• Pure (basic) research
• Applied research

1. TYPES OF RESEARCH ACCORDING TO THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED

• Exploratory research
• Descriptive research
• Correlational studies
• Explanatory research

1. ACCORDING TO THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MEANS USED
2. ACCORDING TO THE METHOD USED
3. ACCORDING TO THE EXTERNAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SOURCES

• Primary research

1. OTHER TYPES OF RESEARCH

• Case study
• Longitudinal research
• Ethnographic research
• Projective research
• Religious research
• Educational research

1. RESEARCH DESIGN