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Pure research
Pure research or curiosity-driven research involves seeking
systematically and
methodically for knowledge without having any particular
application in mind. A
difference is often made between pure basic research and focused
basic research,
where the second can be viewed as providing a platform for
applications. Pureresearch is not necessarily economically
profitable in itself but may offer
conditions for future innovations and scientific
breakthroughs.
Applied Research
As opposed to basic research, applied research is the type of
research which is
conducted to solve practical problems, find cures to illnesses,
develop therapies with
the purpose of helping people, and other similar types of
practical problem-solving
research.
Action Research
Aprocess of uncoveringsolutions throughprogressiveproblem
solvingactivities.
The outcome is intended toimprove practices
andaddressissues.Often performed
by agroup ofparticipants,the process involves investigation
through activity rather
than theoreticalresponse.Alsocalled participatory action
research.
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Pure Research or Basic Research
Research carried out for the purpose of better
understandingfundamentalconcepts within a scientificfield,rather
than insearch of
a particularcommercialgoal. Pure research generally does
notproducemarketableresults, but may be used for later research
into morespecific andprofitableapplications. Alsocalled fundamental
research.
Applied Research
Applied research is an original investigation undertaken in
order to acquire
new knowledge. It is, however, directed primarily towards a
specific practical aim or
objective.
The results of applied research are intended primarily to be
valid for a single or
limited number of products, operations, methods, or systems.
Applied research
gives operational form to ideas. The knowledge or information
derived from is often
patented but may be kept secret.
Action Research
Action research is inquiry or research in the context of focused
efforts to improvethe quality of an organization and its
performance. It typically is designed andconducted by practitioners
who analyze the data to improve their own practice.Action research
can be done by individuals or by teams of colleagues. The team
approach is called collaborative inquiry.
Action research has the potential to generate genuine and
sustained improvementsin schools. It gives educators new
opportunities to reflect on and assess theirteaching; to explore
and test new ideas, methods, and materials; to assess howeffective
the new approaches were; to share feedback with fellow team
members;and to make decisions about which new approaches to include
in the team'scurriculum, instruction, and assessment plans.
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