Research Methods

There are many types of research methods including:
Primary research
Secondary research
Qualitative research
Quantitative research 

Primary research is when you go to gather information by yourself independently. You would usually right down notes of what you found to keep track of them. 

Secondary research  is when you are handed the research/it has already been discovered by someone else.  

Qualitative research is a research method that is used to get a understanding of what is being researched.