The main purpose of research is to find solutions to unsolved problems using scientific procedures and also to understand various phenomena scientifically. In addition, one of the major objectives of research is to find out a hidden, undiscovered truth. There are various objectives behind undertaking research by individuals as well as various organizations. However, there are some identified purposes for each research work.

Some general objectives behind research include:

• Propose and test certain hypotheses that provide causal relationships between variables

• Discover and establish the existence of relationship, association, and independence between two or more aspects of a situation or phenomenon. (Such studies are known as correlational studies)

• Understand different phenomena and develop new perceptions about it

• Study and describe accurately the characteristics of situations, problems, phenomena, services, groups, or individuals. (This type of study/research is known as descriptive research)

• Explain unexplored horizons of knowledge

• Test reported findings and conclusions on new data and novel conclusions on previously reported data

• Study the frequency of research that is connected with unspecified study. (This type of study/research is known as diagnostic research)