Types of Research Gaps || Literature Review || Research || Md. Azim

1. Theoretical Gap: A gap in existing theories or models that fail to explain certain phenomena.

 

o    Example: A theory about consumer behaviour may not account for cultural differences in decision-making.

 2. Empirical Gap: A lack of experimental or observational data to support or refute a hypothesis.

 

o    Example: Limited studies on the long-term effects of a new drug on a specific population.

 

 3. Methodological Gap: A gap in the methods or techniques used to study a problem, leading to incomplete or biased results.

o    Example: Over-reliance on qualitative methods when quantitative data could provide more robust insights.

 

4. Contextual Gap:  A gap arising when research findings from one context are not tested or validated in another context.

 

o    Example: Studies on educational strategies in developed countries may not apply to developing countries.

 5. Practical Gap: A gap between theory and practice, where theoretical knowledge is not effectively applied in real-world settings.

 

o    Example: A management theory may not work well in practice due to organizational resistance.

 

 6. Knowledge Gap: A lack of understanding or information about a specific topic or phenomenon.

 

o    Example: Limited research on the impact of climate change on marine biodiversity in polar regions.

 

 7. Population Gap: A gap in research that excludes certain populations or demographics.

 

o    Example: Most studies on a disease may focus on adults, leaving a gap in understanding its effects on children.

8. Temporal Gap

o    A gap caused by outdated research that does not account for recent developments or changes.

 

o    Example: Research on technology adoption from the early 2000s may not reflect current trends in smartphone usage.