Types of Research(Fundamental vs Applied Research)

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH	APPLIED RESEARCH
It is always theoretical and exploratory in nature.	It is practical and descriptive in nature.
Aims in generalization and formulation of theory.	Aims in finding solution for the practical problem.
It is less associated with technology	It is associated with advancement of technology.
It does not have direct commercial objectives	It have direct commercial objectives
Often several disciplines work together for solving the problem.	Problems are analyzed from the point of one discipline.
Less connected with economy	More connected with economy
It has wider scope	It has more specific scope
This research is always curiosity driven.	It is always client driven.
Less often appears in academic publications.	More often appears in academic publications.
Reports are compiled in a common language.	Reports are compiled in a language of technical language of discipline.