importance and impact of research

• Research is a systematic investigation that requires data to be collected, analyzed, and interpreted of any social or natural phenomena where results and conclusions contribute to generalizable knowledge
• Research must follow the scientific method, which is a standardized set of techniques for building scientific knowledge
• Qualitative research, often referred to as inductive research, aims to understand or make sense of the world based on the experiences and perceptions of individuals, while Quantitative research, often referred to as deductive research, aims to understand the world by generalizability using controlled, value-neutral processes
• Basic research, also known as theoretical research, aims to test existing or generate new theories to advance knowledge or understanding, while Applied research aims to use acquired knowledge to contribute directly to the understanding or resolution of practical issues
• Empirical knowledge is information gathered through experience and direct data collection, while Nonempirical knowledge roots from introspection, vicarious experiences, and people's analysis of events
• Research design is a strategic plan on how to collect, analyze, and interpret research data, acting as a blueprint, while Methodology justifies the research design and touches on broader concepts
• Research Methodology justifies the type of data collection and analysis the researcher will conduct based on existing knowledge, while Methods are the specific tools used throughout the study based on the methodology