the research report is classified based on tow things; natureofresearch and targetaudience
qualitativeresearchreport - it outlines the methods, processes, and findings of a qualitative method of systemic investigation
quantitativeresearchreport - is a type of systematic investigation that pays attention to numerical statistical values in a bid to find answers to research questions
knowledge transfer - one of the reasons for carrying out research is to contribute to the existing body of knowledge, and is made possible with a research report