ACTIVITY I:

Basic Research Applied Research

1. An investigation into the causative factors of
malaria.
2. An investigation into the secondary symptoms
of high blood pressure.
4. Do stress levels make individuals more
aggressive?
8. To what extent do gender stereotype trigger
depression?
9. A research to determine chemical composition
of organic molecules.
11. How does the human retentive memory work?
13. How does the Language Acquisition Device
work?
15. A research to improve workplace commitment
3. A research to improve workplace efficiency
and organizational policies.
5. A research to bridge skill gaps in the
workplace.
6. A study into the way to improve a school’s
readiness for its students.
7. A study to build students’ interest in
Mathematics.
10. A research to treat or cure a specific disease.
12. Investigation treatment and management
options for anxiety and panic attacks.
14. An investigation to identify the healing
properties of a significant herb.
by arriving at practical worker-motivation
strategies.

Guide Questions:
ACTIVITY II:
1. How were you able to identify basic from applied
research problem? 1. Applied Research
- Basic research is explanatory,
2. Basic Research
theoretical, curiosity-driven, and does
not have direct objectives. Meanwhile,
applied research is practical,
descriptive, and has direct objectives.

2. Was it difficult for you to identify and understand whether the given sentence/question is an
applied or basic research problem? Why or why not?
- It was not difficult for me to identify the given research problems since I was able to
comprehend what basic and applied research is.

ACTIVITY III:
As I have understood, basic research is much simpler than applied research. This is due to the fact
that basic research expands knowledge than actually solve problems relevant to the economy and the
public. Furthermore, it has lesser association to technology, and is more theoretical and exploratory in
nature. Meanwhile, applied research provides resolution to specific issues faced by the majority. Unlike
the former type of research, the latter is particularly descriptive and practical in nature, and has more
clearer objectives and specific scope.