typa research

correlational

- shows the relationship of variables without causation or identifying cause&effect

- identifies patterns or trends

- relies on multiple existing data

descriptive

- characteristics are paid attention to

- based on multiple existing data

- usually documenting and observing is an example

- everything that can be counted and studied

exploratory

- gather data for deeper understanding about a new or unfamiliar topic

- generate ideas and identify potential research questions

- involves primary data collection

- relies on secondary research

- helps to determine the best research design, data collection method, and selection of subjects

explanatory

- identifies the cause and effect

- comparing

- actively manipulates the variables

quantitative

- focused on measurable data

- quantifies the diversity and variation

qualitative

- involves observation of certain attitudes, culture

- describes the diversity and variation

- requires non-numerical data

applied

- actually solving the problem after pure research

action

- direct change or intervention

- studies an ongoing practice

pure

- focused on expanding knowledge without immediate practical application