Difference in various types of research

             

Difference between fundamental research, applied research and action research-

Fundamental research

Applied research

Action research

It is related to principle, rule and theories.

It is related to realities of life.

It is related to day to day educational problems.

The usability and application is not taken into consideration while doing this research.

The efforts of this research are to find what, how and why it is useful to social life.

The stress of this research is on self- development, evaluation and improvement of day to day situation.

The aim of this is to gain knowledge for the sake of knowledge.

The addition of scientific knowledge is the secondary goal of this research.

The aim of this is not towards the addition of knowledge but towards improvement of standard and quality of current situation.

There is indirect and less effect on practice.

There is greater chance of creating effect on educational method.

There is direct and immediate effect on total educational situation.

The conclusion drawn by this research can be used worldwide.

The conclusion drawn by this research may be used worldwide

The conclusion drawn by this research is limited to the related sample

The standard tools are used for completing research

The standard tools are used in this research too

Along with standardize tools researcher can use tools which are made by her-self.

The advanced statistical methods are used to analyze the data collected in this research.

The advanced statistical methods are used to analyze the data collected in this research

The simple statistical methods are used to analyze the collected data in this research.

The design of this research should be made flawlessly and carefully.

The design of this research should be made flawlessly and carefully.

The design of this research is general.

Example- Theories of Thorndike, Pavlov, Bruner

Example- Use of solar energy in solar cooker, solar heater.

Example- Flexible seating arrangement in 2 grade classroom to study effect on collaborative learning.

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