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)