Lecture 3: What is Research

Welcome to Lecture 3 of the Research Proposal Preparatory Course: "What is Research?" This lecture covers the fundamental concepts and classifications of research. You'll learn to differentiate between empirical and non-empirical research, basic and applied research, and various types of studies such as exploratory, descriptive, explanatory, and evaluative research. Additionally, we discuss the purpose of academic research and its distinction from applied research in industry. Key descriptors of research studies, including primary vs. secondary data, quantitative vs. qualitative data, and different research methodologies, are also explored. This lecture aims to equip you with a solid understanding of what constitutes research and its various forms.