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    Pure research

    j It is undertaken for the sake of knowledge without

    any intention to apply it in practice.

    j Also known as basic or fundamental research

    j Undertaken out of intellectual curiosity

    jNot problem oriented

    j Aims at extension of knowledge

    j It may lead to a new theory or an refinement ofexisting theory .

    j It enrich the storehouse of knowledge.

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    Applied research

    j Is carried out to find solution to a real lifeproblem requiring an action or policydecision.

    j Problem oriented

    jAction oriented

    j It seeks an immediate and practical result.

    jUsed in the field of technology,management, commerce, other socialsciences.

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    Contribution of pure research

    jOffers solution to many practical problem

    jEg Maslows theory of motivation for

    framing incentive scheme.jHelps to find critical factors

    jDevelops many alternative solution

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    Contribution of applied research

    jContribute new facts

    jCan put theory to the test

    jConceptual clarityj Integrate previously existing theories

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    Exploratory or formulative

    researchj Preliminary study of unfamiliar problem.

    j Researcher has little or no knowledge

    j

    To generate new ideasj To increase the researchers familiarity with the

    problem

    j To gather information for clarifying the concept.

    j To determine whether it is feasible to attempt thestudy

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    Steps involved

    jA review of literature

    jAn experience survey: informal interview

    jAnalysis of insight stimulating cases

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    Descriptive research

    j Fact finding investigation with adequate

    interpretation

    j SimplejMore specific

    jData are collected using one or more

    appropriate methods: observation,interviewing

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    Diagnostic study

    jDescriptive study with a different focus.

    jWhat?

    jWhy?jWhat can be done?

    j Study require prior knowledge of problem

    j Proper knowledgejAdequate data.

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    Objectivity

    jMeans basing conclusion on facts without

    any bias and value judgment.

    jThe conclusion should be independent ofones personal belief, likes and dislikes and

    hopes.

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    Achieving reasonable objectivity

    in social science researchj Patience and self control

    jOpen mind

    jUse standardized conceptjUse of quantitative methods

    jCo- operative research

    jUse of random sampling

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    imitations of personal research

    jComplexity of the subject matter

    jHuman problem

    j Personal valuesjWrong decisions

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    Ethics in social science research

    j Sponsors of research

    jThose who permit to access data

    jResearch participants/ respondents

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    Basis of scientific method

    jReliance of empirical evidence

    jUse of relevant topics

    jCommitment to the objectivityjEthical neutrality

    jGeneralization

    jVerifiabilityjLogical reasoning process

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    Essentials of a good scientific

    methodj Logical analysis of problem

    j Collection of data

    j Expression of variables in quantitative terms

    j Experimental or statistical procedure in

    summarizing data

    j Sound logical reasoning

    j Clear statement of generalizationj Complete elimination of personal discussion