By Orimus Dovetail logo Product Resources Customers Enterprise Pricing Contact sales Log in Get Dovetail free Get Dovetail free Guides Research methods Basic vs. applied research: what’s the difference? Basic vs. applied research: what’s the difference? Last updated 27 February 2023 Author Dovetail Editorial Team Reviewed by Cathy Heath Short on time? Get an AI generated summary of this article instead Generate summary Research is a detailed study of a subject, especially to discover new information or reach a deeper understanding. Research can be used to learn new facts, create new products, and solve various problems. Yet, there are different ways to undertake research to meet a desired goal. The method you choose to conduct research will most likely be based on what question you want to answer, plus other factors that will help you accurately get the answer you need. Research falls into two main categories: basic research and applied research. Both types of research...