Classification of Educational Research

Classification of Educational Research

There are three main types of Educational Research which are as under:-

1. Basic Research
2. Applied Reseach
3. Action Research.

 1. Basic Research or Fundamental Research

Some time this is called"Pure Research".It basic aimed to find the basic truth and reality or principles.According to Travers"Basic research is designed to add to an organized body of Scientific knowledge and does not necessarily produce results of immediate particular value".

2. Applied Research

It is often called "Field Research ".It main concerned is establishment of testing and relationships theories.Applied research control and precision to some extent as to compared with basic research.

3.Action Research

It is some time called "On the Job Research" involving the applications of the steps of the Scientific method to class room problems.In many ways this is same as applied research. According to Best"Action Research is focused on the immediate application not on the development of the entire thoery nor upon common or general application.