pure and applied research

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Pure and Applied

Morquianos, Almira Bhel A.


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Based on Purpose

Pure Research Applied Research

Reference: Research and Technical Writing by Ma. Consuelo S. Quindara

Types of research on the basis of purpose refers to the extent to which thefindings are used.


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Pure Research- fundamental or basic research

- directed towards developing new or

fuller scientific knowledge or

understanding of the subject rather

than its practical application.



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Pure Research-it is intended to add the body of scientific

knowledge by exploring the unknown to extend

the boundaries of knowledge as well as to

discover new facts and learn more accurately thecharacteristics of known without any

particular thought as to immediate practical

utility.Examples:

Boyles Law

Charles Law

Archimedes Principle

Hookes Law

Newtons Law

Reference: Methods of Research and Thesis Writing by Calmorin


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Pure Research- theoretical research- conducted for the sake of knowing

Objective: To test or arrive at a theory with the ultimate

goal of establishing general principles.

It is in search of knowledge forknowledge sake

Reference: Methods of ResearchA Primer by Marietta B. Rasonable


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Pure ResearchDoes not use empirical or direct data but are researches

where the laboratory is the human mind and are geared

towards the resolution or a simplification of a problem or

duration of a concept or a theory or even a formula.


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Applied Research- action research- Directly towards the practical

application of knowledge. The theory

may be supported or modified or

revised. A new theory may even beprovided.



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Applied Research-Involves seeking new application of

scientific knowledge to the solution of a

problem, such as the development of a

new system or procedure, new device or

new method in order to solve a problem.

- The problem is identified and a new

system or new method is applied in orderto solve the problem

- Produces practical knowledge of practical

use to man

Reference: Methods of Research and Thesis Writing by Calmorin


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Applied

Research- Obtain knowledge for useful ends

Objective: Not just to obtain knowledge

but to use that knowledge to solve

certain difficulties or discomfort or to

improve prevailing conditions which has

still room or possibility forimprovement.

Reference: Methods of ResearchA Primer by Marietta B. Rasonable


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Applied ResearchThose that probe into the unknown using

directly the results of a current problem.

Examples:

Studies on rice substitutes

Modern methods for gall bladder operation

Different contraceptives for birth control

Modern techniques of tooth treatment Use of native plants to serve as gasoline


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