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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