1. Differentiate between applied research and fundamental research in brief.
The difference between applied research and fundamental research are as follows:
BASIS FOR
COMPARISON
Meaning
APPLIED RESEARCH
FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH
Applied Research is the research that is Fundamental Research refers to the study
designed to solve specific practical that is aimed at expanding the existing base
problems or answer certain questions.
of scientific knowledge.
Nature
Practical
Theoretical
Utility
Limited
Universal
Concerned with
Development of technology and technique
Goal
Developing scientific knowledge and
predictions
To find out solution for the problem at To add some knowledge to the existing
hand.
one.
2. What are the differences between qualitative and quantitative research?
The difference between qualitative and quantitative research are as follows:
BASIS FOR
COMPARISON
Qualitative research
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
Qualitative research is a method of inquiry
that develops understanding on human and
social sciences, to find the way people
think and feel.
Quantitative research is a research method
that is used to generate numerical data and
hard facts, by employing statistical, logical
and mathematical technique.
Holistic
Particularistic
Approach
Subjective
Objective
Research type
Exploratory
Conclusive
Reasoning
Inductive
Deductive
Sampling
Purposive
Random
Verbal
Measurable
Process-oriented
Result-oriented
Generated
Tested
Words, pictures and objects
Numerical data
Meaning
Nature
Data
Inquiry
Hypothesis
Elements
analysis
Objective
of
To explore and discover ideas used in the To examine cause and effect relationship
ongoing processes.
between variables.
Methods
Non-structured techniques like In-depth Structured techniques such as surveys,
interviews, group discussions etc.
questionnaires and observations.
Result
Develops initial understanding
Recommends final course of action