Research

Research is defined as human activity based on intellectual application in the investigation of matter. The primary aim for applied research is discovering, interpreting, and the development of methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge on a wide variety of scientific matters of our world and the universe. Research can use the scientific method, but need not do so.

Scientific research
First in the Scientific research or scientific method is the Formation of the topic. It’s like having a question: “What do you want to learn more about?” Next is the Hypothesis. It’s an “educated” guess of an answer to the question. Then there is the Conceptual definition. It is an element of the scientific research process, in which a specific concept is defined as a measurable occurrence. It basically gives you the meaning of the concept. Next is the Operational definition. An operational definition is a demonstration of a process — such as a variable, term, or object — relative in terms of the specific process or set of validation tests used to determine its presence and quantity. Next is the Gathering of data. In this step, you gather all of the data that is related to your topic so that it’ll help you afterwards. Next is the Analysis of data. In this step, you analyze the data gathered and pick the specific data that’ll be a guide for you. Test, revising of hypothesis is when you’ve revised your hypothesis t have a new and precise guess for the conclusion. Then lastly is the Conclusion. With all the data gathered. Check if your hypothesis is right and wrong. A useful hypothesis allows prediction and within the accuracy of observation of the time, the prediction will be verified. As the accuracy of observation improves with time, the hypothesis may no longer provide an accurate prediction. In this case a new hypothesis will arise to challenge the old, and to the extent that the new hypothesis makes more accurate predictions than the old, the new will supplant it.

Classification and division
Types of Research
· Action research is a methodology that combines action and research to examine specific questions, issues or phenomena through observation and reflection, and deliberate intervention to improve practice.


· Applied research is research undertaken to solve practical problems rather than to acquire knowledge for knowledge sake.

· Basic research is experimental and theoretical work undertaken to acquire new knowledge without looking for long-term benefits other than the advancement of knowledge.


· Clinical trials are research studies undertaken to determine better ways to prevent, screen for, diagnose or treat diseases.


· Epidemiological research is concerned with the description of health and welfare in populations through the collection of data related to health and the frequency, distribution and determinants of disease in populations, with the aim of improving health.


· Evaluation research is research conducted to measure the effectiveness or performance of a program, concept or campaign in achieving its objectives.