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Scientific Research

1) Types of Scientific Research (by method or purpose)

  • Basic Research – Research aimed at increasing fundamental knowledge.
  • Applied Research – Research focused on solving practical problems.
  • Experimental Research – Research involving controlled experiments.
  • Descriptive Research – Describes characteristics or phenomena.
  • Analytical Research – Uses existing data to analyze and interpret.
  • Quantitative Research – Based on numerical data and statistics.
  • Qualitative Research – Based on observations, interviews, and textual data.
  • Mixed Methods Research – Combines qualitative and quantitative methods.
  • Exploratory Research – Investigates new or unclear problems.
  • Correlational Research – Studies relationships between variables.
  • Case Study Research – Detailed study of a single case or group.
  • Survey Research – Collects data from participants via questionnaires or interviews.
  • Action Research – Research aimed at solving immediate practical issues.

 

2) Major Scientific Research Fields / Specializations

Natural Sciences

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Earth Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Astronomy

Engineering & Technology

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Information Technology
  • Data Science
  • Software Engineering

Medical & Health Sciences

  • Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Dentistry
  • Biomedical Science

Social Sciences

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Economics
  • Political Science
  • Human Geography
  • Anthropology

Business & Management

  • Business Administration
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Human Resource Management
  • Entrepreneurship

Education

  • Educational Technology
  • Curriculum & Instruction
  • Educational Leadership
  • Special Education
  • Higher Education Studies

Humanities

  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Cultural Studies

 

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