Applied Research
Applied research is use to solve the specific policy problems. Theory is less central for applied research than seeking a solution of specific problem. Applied research is normally a descriptive research and its immediate practical use is major strength of it.
When decision must be made about a particular real life problem then applied research is the best to conduct. It covers those studies that have undertaken to find solution about a specific problem or decision to make about particular course of action. For example, if an organization is thinking to develop a paperless office environment and networking for personal computers of the company, the company may conduct a research to find the average time spent by its employees in a week on personal computers.
There are many types of applied research but some of the major are as follows:
1. Action Research. It is to find the single best solution of problem from many.
2. Impact Assessment Research. This research is used for planning and making choices among many alternatives.
3. Evaluation Research. It is to establish the value judgment based on the proof about the achievement of an objective of a program.
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