Emphasizes generalization, theories or principles

Goes beyond the specific

Characteristics Accepts only what can be verified by observation.

Objective anf logical.

Not so exact as physical science.

Formulation of a contribution to the existing body of knowledge.

Basic
Obtain and use empirical data to formulate, expand or evaluate
Educational Levels Solution to inmediate, specific, practical, and actual problems.
Applied
research
Findings evaluated in terms of local applicability.

Action Focused on inmediate application.

Its purpose is to combine all research processes.

1. Selection of a problem

2. Formulation of hypothesis.

Steps 3. Selection of research method.

4. Data collection.

5. Analysis and interpretation of data.

6. Reporting the results