What is pure research?
AIt is concerned with search for ways of using scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.
BIt does not develop and test hypothesis and theories.
CThis research is not used to reject or support the existing theories about social phenomena.
DIt is also called basic research and is concerned with quest for knowledge and knowing more about the phenomenon without concern for its practical use. ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) It is also called basic research and is concerned with quest for knowledge and knowing more about the phenomenon without concern for its practical use.
Explanation
Pure research, also called basic or fundamental research, seeks knowledge and deeper understanding of a phenomenon without concern for its practical use.
Searching for ways to apply scientific knowledge to practical problems describes applied research.
Saying it does not develop and test hypotheses or theories is false, since pure research does build and test theory.
Claiming it is not used to reject or support existing theories misstates pure research, which refines theory.
Pure research expands the general body of scientific knowledge.
Applied research later draws on the findings of pure research to solve real problems.
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