research types

Their are two main types of research, primary and secondary.

Primary research is what you find out , your opinion, others opinion and internet research. This could be carried out through surveys and asking the public what their views and opinions are on your specific topic. One way of doing this is creating your own survey and see what the answers are. Another could be going out and around town and ask a couple of simple and short questions on which they may be willing to answer.  This would include information that you feel are more appropriate without getting information and opinions from others. Your opinion is practically the main feature towards this area as it is your research which is being carried out.

Evidently, there is secondary research which moves away from what you know or think and goes towards what you can find on the internet and/or in books. This would be quicker as you may easily get a straight and informative answer.