2. What is
Research????
- Research involves a purposive,
organized and planned program of
activities that result in
The acquisition of new knowledge
Application of the theory to solve problems
3. Types of Research
Applied Research
◦ Obtain knowledge for practical application
◦ Also know as a practical research
◦ It is for the sake of the technological
advancements
Ex:
◦ Studying the factors that would enhance
participation for college students in the co-
curricular activities
◦ Modern techniques of tooth treatment
4. Types of Research
Basic Research
◦ Also known as Theoretical Research
◦ Driven purely by curiosity to expand our
knowledge/ for the sake of knowing
◦ but without any particular practical purpose.
5. Relationship between Basic &
Applied Research
Basic Research feeds Applied
Research, and Applied Research
feeds Basic Research
Basic Research provides the theory
that produce the concepts for solving
educational problems
Applied Research provides the data to
support theory, guide, and revise the
development of theory
6. Example of Basic Research
◦ Operant Conditioning of B.F. Skinner
◦ Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence
◦ Studies on relationship and comparative
analyses
Relationship between emotional quotient and
leadership skills
7. Basic Applied
Additional to Knowledge Solution to existing problems
Discovery / Invention Innovation / Application
Mere Academic Practical use for solving problems