Question

The type of research which aims at solving an immediate problem is known as

(A) Applied research

(B) Historical research

(C) Fundamental research

(D) Content analysis​

Answer 1

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Applied research aims at finding a solution for an immediate problem facing a society or an industrial/business organisation. Fundamental (Pure) research is mainly concerned with generalisations and with the formulation of a theory. “Gathering knowledge for knowledge's sake is termed 'pure' or basic research.

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Answer 2

Applied research aims at solving an immediate problem.

• Applied research mainly focuses on deriving a solution for an immediate problem in a society or an organization. It is a non-systematic inquiry.
• Fundamental research, on the other hand, deals with certain generalizations.
• Historic research methods make use of historical data to provide an answer to a particular query.
• Using the content analysis method, researchers study communication artifacts.