5.6.2 研究方法分类.pdf

Classification of Research Methods Contents 1. Macro classification 2. Traditional classification 3. Based on purposes 4. Based on methods 5. Based on originality 6. Based on analytical methods 7. Other terms for research methods 8. Terms mostly used in research articles for “methods” 1. Macro classification: • Based on research features and understanding depth: Empirical study vs theoretical study • Based on scale and nature: Strategic study vs tactical study • Based on regulations of the methods: Regular study vs non-regular study • Based on popularity: General study vs special study 2. Traditional classification 1) Logical methods: Inductive Deductive Analogical Analytical 2. Traditional classification 2) Empirical methods Observational Experimental Measuring statistical 3) Mathematical methods: Mathematical Simulative Idealized Hypothetical 3. Based on purposes • Basic research • Applied research • Developmental research 4. Based on methods • Experimental • Non-experimental • Quasi-experimental research 5. Based on originality • Primary research • Secondary research 6. Based on analytical methods • Qualitative • Quantitative 7. Other terms for research methods • Case study • Literature study • Functional analysis • Exploratory study • Informational method • Experience summative method • Systematical method • Cross disciplinary method • Numerical method • Historical method • Descriptive method • Investigation • Questionnaire • Interview • Observation 8. Terms mostly used in research articles for “methods” • Methods and Materials • Procedure • Experiments • Experimental • Simulation • Methodology • Model