Types of Applied Research
Types of Applied Research
Action Research:
The research that act knowledge as a form of power and eliminate the line between social and research action is called action research. Those who are being involved in the research process; research integrates normal and popular knowledge; it concentrate on the power with an objective of empowerment; research seeks to increase awareness; and tied up directly with political action.
The researchers try to improve conditions by expanding public awareness. They are not value neutral and explicitly political because goal is to develop the conditions of research participants, articles, formal reports and books. It assumes by action researcher that experience can be developed from knowledge, particularly about social political action. They also assume that action can be taken by ordinary people to bring improvement if they become aware of the conditions.
Impact Assessment Research:
The purpose of impact assessment research is to estimate the expected consequences of a planned change. It is used to plan and make choices from different policies. It is used to assess the change in environment by establishing a new Dam or to find the change in housing after building a new highway.
Evaluation Research:
Such research is based on the question “Did it work?” it is the process of establishing value judgment based on the facts about achievement of the program goals. To measure the effectiveness of program, policy, or way of doing something, evaluation research can be used. Evaluation researcher use several research techniques like field research and surveys and answer many question i.e. Did it accomplish the target? Did the program work? and many more.
Evaluation research is sub divided into two types, formative evaluation and summative evaluation. Formative research is to monitor and collect continuous feedback on any activity or program while summative research emphasize on the final outcomes. Both are usually necessary.