Research

Presented by:
Pauline Cristy G. Garcia
shaira david
kevin carlo avillanosa
Overview
• Meaning of Research
• Purposes of Research
• Basic Research
• Applied Research
• Action Research
• Assessment, Evaluation
• Descriptive Research
Introduction
Research plays a fundamental role in expanding knowledge and
understanding across multiple disciplines. It encompasses a systematic
investigation aimed at acquiring new information, validating existing
knowledge, and solving practical problems. This report delves into the
meaning, purposes, and types of research, highlighting its significance in
various academic and professional contexts.
What is Research?
• It is the process of discovering
new knowledge.
• It is a careful and detailed study
into a specific problem, concern,
or issue using the scientific
method.
Purposes of • Advancing Knowledge
• Solving Problems
Research • Informing Decision-making
• Fostering Innovation
• Promoting Critical thinking
• Enhancing Career Opportunities
Purposes of Research
Advancing
Knowledge
Research allows us to better
understand the world
around us, from the
fundamental workings of
the universe to the
intricacies of human
behavior.
Solving Problems Informing Decision-
making
Research helps us
identify and solve Research provides
problems. important information
that can inform policy
decisions, business
strategies, and
individual choices.
Purposes of Research

Fostering Innovation Promoting Critical Enhancing Career

thinking Opportunities
Research often leads to
new technologies, Research teaches us to Research experience can
products, and services. question assumptions, be an asset in many career
evaluate evidence, and fields, including academic,
think critically. business, government, and
nonprofit organizations.
 • This method is conducted to advance
knowledge and theory without
consideration for commercial gain or
Basic Research practical application.
• The basic research investigators strive to
understand the most fundamental
questions, "who are we?" "how did we get
here?" what should we do next?"
 • A study at how alcohol consumption
impacts the brain.
Examples of Basic • A study searching for the causes and
factors of cancers.
Research • How does the Language Acquisition
Device work on children.