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== Basic research ==

== Basic research ==

Basic research (also called ''fundamental'' or ''pure'' research) has as its primary objective the advancement of [[knowledge]] and the theoretical understanding of the relations among variables (see [[statistics]]). It is ''exploratory'' and often driven by the researcher’s curiosity, [[emotion)|interest]], and [[intuition]]. Therefore, it is sometimes conducted without any practical end in [[mind]], although it may have confounding variables (unexpected results) pointing to practical applications. The terms “basic” or “fundamental” indicate that, through theory generation, basic research provides the foundation for further, sometimes applied research. As there is no guarantee of short-term practical gain, researchers may find it difficult to obtain funding for basic research.

Basic research (also called ''fundamental'' or ''pure'' research) has as its primary objective the advancement of [[knowledge]] and the theoretical understanding of the relations among variables (see [[statistics]]). It is ''exploratory'' and often driven by the researcher’s curiosity, [[emotion|interest]], and [[intuition]]. Therefore, it is sometimes conducted without any practical end in [[mind]], although it may have confounding variables (unexpected results) pointing to practical applications. The terms “basic” or “fundamental” indicate that, through theory generation, basic research provides the foundation for further, sometimes applied research. As there is no guarantee of short-term practical gain, researchers may find it difficult to obtain funding for basic research.

Examples of questions asked in basic research:

Examples of questions asked in basic research: