Applied Research
Research is:
Organized systematic scientific investigation
to solve problems and test hypothesis,
or Add new knowledge to the field of study
Research is
a very careful, critical and disciplined inquiry varying in technique and
method according to the nature and conditions of the problem identified,
directed towards the clarification or resolution (or both) of a problem.
Conducted when a decision must be made
about a specific real-life problem
Research undertaken to answer questions
about specific problems or to make decision about a particular course of action
or policy
What is applied research?
Could cover any of the following:
Research designed for the purpose of
producing results that may be applied to real world situations.
Any research which is used to answer a
specific question, determine why something failed or succeeded, solve a
specific, pragmatic problem, or to gain better understanding.
Research which studies the relationship
and/or applicability of theories or principles to the solution of a problem
The kind of research usually performed
by consultants or HR professionals. Typically motivated by the need to solve a
specific problem in a particular organization
Systematic procedures to answer pressing
questions
applied research means the
implementation of the results of industrial research for the creation of
commercial applications. Applied Research is done to solve specific, practical
questions related to product development up to the first prototype.
Applied research is research conducted
to further the
development of effective policies and
programs. It collects and analyzes empirical data to provide knowledge that can
be used to develop new policies and programs or evaluate existing ones.
Applied Research
Demand-driven – intended to lead to
solve a specific problems
Designed to solve practical problems of the modern world
Can take the research basic research further based on the results, where
applicable
Done to test theories in the field to
achieve better validity.
Aims at finding a solution for an
immediate problem facing a society
Types of applied research.
1. Needs assessment.
2. Program evaluation and outcome
assessment.
3. Client, patient, employee, and
product satisfaction
research.
4. Cost-benefit analysis.
5. Social impact assessment.
6. Action research.
7. Operations research and
organizational analysis.
8. Market research and utilization
studies.
9. Public opinion and political
polling.
10. Quality assurance research.
General steps in the design and
implementation research.
1. Choose a topic or problem.
2. Review the relevant literature.
3. Develop research questions and
hypotheses.
4. Develop a strategy for collecting data.
5. Develop a strategy for managing and analyzing your data.
6. Write a research proposal to get approval and/or funding.
7. Conduct the research and publish the results.
The central aim is to discover a
solution for some pressing practical problem
There is commercial value, e.g. research
to improve agricultural crop production
Synthetic
Entails a search for pragmatics
solutions to particular problems
Entirely a pursuit of social concerns
The Research Basics are the same
Start by identifying research problem
List down possible related questions to
ask
What is your research objective?
What is your contribution? Can you solve
the problem
How can you collect information that
would facilitate you achieving research objectives?
Scale and measurement
Your timeline
Who are your target respondents?
How are you to analyze your data?
Think of possible Tables and Charts that
you can use to present your findings
You still need to provide a discussion
as to why people behave the way they do?
Think of possible managerial
implications
Can the objectives be achieved?
What is your conclusions?
What would you recommend?
Based on your own experience, what and
how would you recommend others to conduct similar research as this one?
Provide some
references (10-15 references)