Types of Research- Fundamental Research Applied Research Action Research


Fundamental Research

Fundamental research, also known as basic research or pure research.

This research is driven by curiosity and the desire to expand knowledge in specific research area.

The main aim of it’s is the discovery of new knowledge solely for the sake of knowledge.

Basic researches involve the development of theory or contribution to the existing body of knowledge.

The findings of Basic Research have Universal Validity.

In case of Fundamental Research it is the desire to Know something.

Applied Research

Applied Research is directed towards the solutions of immediate, specific and practical problems.

Through applied research, educators are often able to solve their problems at the appropriate level of complexity, that is, in the classroom teaching learning situations.

The applied research also uses the scientific method of inquiry.

It’s methodology, however, is not as rigorous as applicability and not in terms of universal validity.

In case of Applied Research it is the desire to do something.

Action Research
Action Research is discovered by- Kurt Lewin

‘Corey’ is the originator of the term- ‘Action Research’

In Action Research, a practitioner can try out alternative strategies till the problem is solved satisfactory.

It is concerned with a local problem and is conducted in a local setting.

In case of Action Research it is the desire to do and solve something.

Steps of Action Research
1.Plan
2.Act
3.Observe
4.Reflect



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