Business Research Methods

Classification of Research Design and its

Assignment No: 2 Submitted to respectful : Miss Ayesha Abbasi Submitted by: Syed Kumail Haider Roll No: AH 522521 ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

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All praises for Allah Almighty, the most Merciful, who gave me courage to complete this report on classification of research designs. All esteems are for his prophet Muhammad (SAW) whose teachings have served as beacon light for the humanity in the hours of despair and darkness and provide us regular guidance in every sphere of life and guides me in the lacerate and congenial circumstances, without his help one can not reach at his destination. I am very thankful to my Parents, teachers, friends and to all those who cooperated and gave their precious opinions / information regarding the completion of this report. I am also thankful to all my teachers, friends, colleagues and to all those who cooperated and gave their precious opinions/information regarding the completion of this report. Finally I would like to thank all my well wishers for their support, trust and confidence.

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CONTENTS
Title page Acknowledgment Table of Contents Research: Business research: Types of business research Research design classification: Exploratory research design: Conclusive research design: Causal research Descriptive research Longitudinal design Cross sectional design Single cross-sectional design Multi cross-sectional design A Comparison of Basic Research Designs Conclusion: Reference:

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