Research Can Be Classified in Many Different Ways On The Basis of The Methodology of Research, The Knowledge It Creates, The User Group, The Research Problem It Investigates Etc

Q:-Enlist and describe the different types of research.
Research may be very broadly defined as systematic gathering of data and information and
its analysis for advancement of knowledge in any subject. research attempts to find answer
intellectual and practical questions through application of systematic methods.
Research can be classified in many different ways on the basis of the methodology of
research, the knowledge it creates, the user group, the research problem it investigates etc
Specific to field of study

Graduate students learn about research methods used in their particular field of study.
Whatever methods are used, there are many resources to support research, and any
number of variations to the basic methods. Choose a method or variation that is
manageable in your first years as a new faculty member to be certain to get your research
agenda underway. Often the biggest challenge is often to get started, so establish research
priorities early on, and create a plan to impliment them.
Quantitative research
Quantitative research is inquiry into an identified problem, based on testing a theory,
measured with numbers, and analyzed using statistical techniques. The goal of quantitative
methods is to determine whether the predictive generalizations of a theory hold true. We will
explore some of the issues and challenges associated with quantitative research in this
section. Seek the advice of faculty members who have conducted quantitative studies for
advice, support and encouragement.
Qualitative research
A study based upon a qualitative process of inquiry has the goal of understanding a social or
human problem from multiple perspectives. Qualitative research is conducted in a natural
setting and involves a process of building a complex and holistic picture of the phenomenon
of interest. We will explore some of the issues and challenges associated with qualitative
research in this section. Look for colleagues who engage in qualitative research to serve as
a sounding board for procedures and processes you may use as a new faculty member.
The quantitative / qualitative debate

These two forms of research, in spite of the differences delineated above, have many things
in common. They do, however, offer different perspectives on a subject under study. As a
result, some researchers are utilizing some combination of the two methods that both offer a
quantifiable look and a more holistic picture of a phenomenon. The research question will
ultimately determine what methods are best employed. As new faculty members, be open to
looking at problems in different ways, or even collaborating with faculty who may offer a
different perspective on the same issue. Be aware of expectations in your department,
college and field of study to be certain the research undertaken is acceptable for progress
toward tenure.
Collaborative research
There are many ways to collaborate and thereby enrich your work as a faculty member.
Multiple perspectives offer a more complete view of an issue under study. Whether
presenting or publishing, having several iterations of a study in different settings offers a
means of validating findings. Collaboration may take many forms, including crossing
disciplines, types of institutions, or engaging the community outside the campus
environment. Explore the ways that collaboration may enrich your research. Some of the
issues and challenges associated with collaborative research are explored in this section.
Practitioner research
Simple definitions of practitioner research address the investigator, the setting and the
purpose. The investigator is the practitioner, in workplace settings ranging from hospitals, to
schools and communities. The general purpose is to better align the practitioner’s purpose
with their actions. There are those who argue that practitioner research stems from a larger
social justice movement within qualitative research. Even when social justice is not the sole
motivating principle, an underlying commonality of purpose is the desire to improve upon
and develop deeper insights into one’s practice. Practitioner research by its nature offers
practitioners a voice in the research conversation. Some consider it a bridge of sorts
between theory and practice, although practitioners claim a rightful place in the research
continuum. Some of the issues and challenges associated with practitioner research are
explored in this section.

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