practical research

aims to come up with a new knowledge or contribute to the existing body of knowledge.

 aims to find

applications for the theories or create a product

employing the existing idea.

It deals with the characteristics

observed from the subjects and uses minimal to no statistical

analysis.

 It focuses on the analysis and

interpretation of the raw numerical data gathered.

understanding/underlying reasons, gain insights in the prevailing trends, interpretative and conceptualized.

 may emerge as the study progresses.

comes in small number, the respondents (usually referred to as subjects) are identified using non-probability sampling.

 unstructured (free in form)

 data is analyzed inductively.

Minimal to no statistical test.

 inconclusive and needs further study before recommending a course of action