Applied Reseach

Applied research is a practical form of research. It is usually directed towards the solution of specific problems.  The main difference between Basic Research and Applied Research is that basic research is generally concerned with the introduction and explanation of particular problems whereas applied research is basically interested in the solution of that problems. The results of Basic Research are not of instant use, while the results of Applied Research can be directly applied to the concerned problems. In other words the findings of applied research are always ready for use. Though Basic Research and Applied Research are quite different from each other in terms of their purpose and use, but it doesn’t mean that they are totally mutually exclusive entities. In fact they often assist and cooperate each other. For example, Basic research provides base or starting point to applied research, while applied research helps basic research in verifying its theories and providing empirical base to them. Applied research is often conducted in industrial sector where research scientists are busy in introducing and producing more cost effective and consumers’ friendly goods and products. Applied research is usually financed by industrial employer.

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Basic or Fundamental Research

Basic, Fundamental  or Pure Research is a scientific method of discovering new facts, developing new theories or modifying the current ones. It is a quest for truth. More specifically, basic research is mainly conducted for the purpose of generating new knowledge or improving the existing body of knowledge. The results of basic research are mostly theoretical which may not be used for the solution of problems at hand. But it does not mean that they are of no use at all. Perhaps someone will bother to use them for applied research in future. The main driving force behind basic research is our natural curiosity about the world around us.  Sigmund Freud’s ‘Theory of Personality’, Maslow’s ‘Theory of Motivation’, Jean Piaget’s ‘Theory of Cognitive Development’ and BF Skinner’s ‘Theory of Operant Conditioning’ are some products of basic research.

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