The different types of research undertaken by researchers can be classified in different ways:
On the basis of methodology—Experimental, Survey, Historical, Philosophical Research
On the basis of application—Basic, Applied and Action Research
On the basis of logic—Deductive and Inductive Research
On the basis of process—Quantitative and Qualitative Research
On the basis of concept—Conceptual and Empirical Research
On the basis of approach— Descriptive and Analytical Research