Basic Research

Presented By Manu Alias

Research is searching for and gathering information, usually to answer a particular question or problem. It is considered to be more objective, methodical, well-determined scientific process of investigation. Research involves a more systematic structure of investigation and finally at the end it results into a systematic report form.

What do you mean my Research?

Basic Research Basic research is also known as pure research

and fundamental research. The term basic research refers to study and

research that is meant to increase our scientific knowledge base. This type of research is often purely theoretical with the intent of increasing our understanding of certain phenomena or behavior but does not seek to solve or treat these problems.

For example; basic science investigations probe for answers to questions such as:

How did the universe begin?

What are protons, neutrons, and electrons composed of?

How do slime molds reproduce?

What is the specific genetic code of the fruit fly?

Features of Basic Research

Increases understanding of fundamental principles Builds new knowledge Often purely theoretical in nature Usually a source of new scientific ideas or new

perspectives about the world Lays down the foundation of science Mainly academic in nature or carried out by universities Supports theories that explain how the world operates

Features Continues…

Increases man’s scientific knowledge base or understanding of phenomenon

Does not seek to solve problems Outcome does not have potential, direct economic

value Generates new ideas, principles and theories or

simply expand man’s knowledge No immediate practical use Expands knowledge about things It is not intended to create or invent something

Basic research steps

Define research problem Review of literature Formulate hypotheses Preparing the research

design Data collection Data analysis Interpretation and report

writing

Basic Research process