Types of research

• Research involves organized investigation and studying materials and sources.
• It helps create facts and reach new inferences.
• Research develops solutions to enhance an individual’s quality of life.

Types of Research

• Basic Research
• Correlational Research
• Descriptive Research
• Ethnographic Research
• Experimental Research
• Historical Research
• Case Study
• Action Research

Basic Research

• Also known as pure or fundamental research.
• It expands knowledge without immediate practical use.
• Focuses on understanding fundamental principles, theories, and concepts.
• An example is studying how memory works in the human brain, or understanding language evolution.

Correlational Research

• It examines the relationship between two or more variables non-manipulatively.
• Determines if variables correlate without establishing cause and effect.
• Studying the relationship between study habits and academic performance is an example.
• Also, a connection study between social media usage and self-esteem in teenagers.

Descriptive Research

• Systematically describes a phenomenon, situation, or population.
• It answers "what" and "how" questions.
• Causality isn't investigated.
• An example is a survey measuring students' attitudes towards online learning.
• Also, research on popular career aspirations among senior high school students.

Ethnographic Research

• A qualitative method that studies people and cultures in natural settings.
• It includes prolonged observations and immersion in a community.
• One example involves observing and documenting daily routines of an Maori Tribe.
• Another explores the traditions and beliefs of an Indigenous Group in the Philippines.

Experimental Research

• Tests causal relationships.
• Manipulation of independent variables and observation of the effects on dependent variables.
• Control and experimental groups are involved.
• Testing the effectiveness of a new teaching method on student performance is one example.
• Another is examining the effect of caffeine on student concentration levels.

Historical Research

• Analyzes past events, documents, and records.
• It Aids understanding of historical developments, trends, and patterns.
• Relies on primary and secondary sources.
• Investigating the impact of World War II on modern international relations is a good example.
• Another concerns the influence of martial law on Philippine media and journalism.

Case Study

• Detailed examination of a single individual, group, organization, or event.
• Provides in-depth insights.
• May not be generalizable.
• An example is analyzing the leadership style of a successful entrepreneur.
• Another is studying the effect of bullying on the mental health of a high school student.

Action Research

• Problem-solving research conducted by practitioners like teachers or managers.
• Designed to improve practices or address specific issues in their environment.
• A teacher experimenting with classroom management strategies to improve student engagement is an example.
• Applying Visual Aids to Improve Science Learning in Grade 10 Students is another.