2. What is
Research????
- Research involves a purposive,
organized and planned program of
activities that result in
ï The acquisition of new knowledge
ï 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
ï Basic Research provides the theory
that produce the concepts for solving
educational problems
ï 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
⊠Gardnerâs Multiple Intelligence
⊠Studies on relationship and comparative
analyses
ï 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