If the purpose of the research is for theory building, then it is a:

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Fundamental research: It is scientific research aims to build or improve the theory.

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Type of research	Method	Example
Action Research	The term was first coined by Kurt Lewin, a professor at MIT in 1944. It means ‘learning by doing’ It is cyclic in nature It seeks transformative change through the simultaneous process of taking action and doing research, which is linked together by critical reflection. Plan- act- observe - reflect	Working for flood-affected people
Historical Research	It is a collection of techniques and guidelines used by a researcher based on the historical aspects The study of historical method and of different ways of writing history is known as historiography. A researcher seeks to test the truthfulness of the reports of observations made by others It is an investigation of the development of past events and their impact on the present and future It depends on both primary and secondary data It is a qualitative method	Study on Russian war
Applied Research	It is known as the application of the theory build by the fundamental research Aims at finding a solution for an immediate problem Mostly practical research deals with the application part Intensive in nature. Some social problem that needs a solution or conclusion	treatment, psychological counselling, etc.