Research Definitions

Basic research By Linda Bartlett (Photographer) [Public domain or Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Basic research is the foundation of every applied, clinical or any other form of research. “If you think of it in terms of construction, you can’t put up a beautiful, elegant house without first putting in a foundation,” says David Frank, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Medical …

What is research and what are its meanings and definitions? Here we will discuss some of the definitions and meanings of research as conceived by different epistemology. The purpose of research is to search for knowledge and to add to the available body of knowledge in any field. Research can take different forms when it is taken in different disciplines. …

There are various kinds of research and they are classified in classes on the basis of their application, objectives, and usage. Here, we will classify research on the basis of its application. If you classify research on the basis of its objectives then you will have a different classification.  Pure research Basic or pure research starts from scientist’s drive to …

Every research is conducted in one of the paradigms of the research, different paradigms do not mean that the research will have different characteristics. Regardless of any epistemology, paradigm, methodology or research method, every research will have same characteristics. Why? Because these characteristics define research. The data collection, analysis and the presentation of knowledge should be done keeping in mind …

There are various definitions of research presented by various scholars and authors. In general, research is a way of thinking and finding answers to the questions that come into your mind. In our day-to-day life, we formulate several question in our mind. We want to get answers for these questions. Some of these questions can be answered easily without any need …

The different types of research have been classified for the ease of understanding. The broad purpose of research is always same; to find answers to problems and develop something new. In each type of research the methodology used is different as well as the research design, tools and instruments. Knowing the types of research is important because it will help …

What is research Research is a way of thinking, bringing out new ideas, solving problems, exploring new possibilities and making new discoveries. The approach to seek this knowledge is always scientific and hence systematic. The job of the researcher is to be rigorous in the search of knowledge. The researcher has to make sure that he is using the most …