Pure and Applied

Morquianos, Almira Bhel A.

Based on Purpose
Pure Research
Applied Research
Reference: Research and Technical Writing by Ma. Consuelo S. Quindara
Types of research on the basis of purpose refers to the extent to which the
findings are used.

Pure Research
- fundamental or basic research
- directed towards developing new or
fuller scientific knowledge or
understanding of the subject rather
than its practical application.

Reference: Research and Technical Writing by Ma. Consuelo S. Quindara
Pure Research

-it is intended to add the body of scientific
knowledge by exploring the unknown to extend
the boundaries of knowledge as well as to
discover new facts and learn more accurately the
characteristics of known without any
particular thought as to immediate practical
utility.
Examples:
Boyles Law
Charles Law
Archimedes Principle
Hookes Law
Newtons Law

Reference: Methods of Research and Thesis Writing by Calmorin
Pure Research
- theoretical research
- conducted for the sake of knowing

Objective: To test or arrive at a theory with the ultimate
goal of establishing general principles.

It is in search of knowledge for
knowledge sake
Reference: Methods of Research A Primer by Marietta B. Rasonable
Pure Research
Does not use empirical or direct data but are researches
where the laboratory is the human mind and are geared
towards the resolution or a simplification of a problem or
duration of a concept or a theory or even a formula.
Applied Research
- action research
- Directly towards the practical
application of knowledge. The theory
may be supported or modified or
revised. A new theory may even be
provided.



Reference: Research and Technical Writing by Ma. Consuelo S. Quindara

Applied Research

-Involves seeking new application of
scientific knowledge to the solution of a
problem, such as the development of a
new system or procedure, new device or
new method in order to solve a problem.
- The problem is identified and a new
system or new method is applied in order
to solve the problem
- Produces practical knowledge of practical
use to man
Reference: Methods of Research and Thesis Writing by Calmorin
Applied
Research

- Obtain knowledge for useful ends

Objective: Not just to obtain knowledge
but to use that knowledge to solve
certain difficulties or discomfort or to
improve prevailing conditions which has
still room or possibility for
improvement.

Reference: Methods of Research A Primer by Marietta B. Rasonable
Applied Research

Those that probe into the unknown using
directly the results of a current problem.

Examples:
Studies on rice substitutes
Modern methods for gall bladder operation
Different contraceptives for birth control
Modern techniques of tooth treatment
Use of native plants to serve as gasoline
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