Research done specifically to discover new theories and test new hypotheses.

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Research done to produce new knowledge rather than to summarize or classify existing knowledge. 

Primary/Original Directed Research

Research conducted to discover and explore theories about the natural world. The purpose of scientific research is to produce practical applications of the explored theories. 

Scientific Directed Research

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Primary Scientific Directed Research

Research done to discover new connected and contexts surrounding problems without creating theories to solve said problems

Primary Directed Research in the Humanities

Research where the produced creative work is expected to inspire a new field of debate and research that had not existed prior.

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