EDAC Study Guide 2 Exam Questions and
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Updated 2026
What differentiates EBD from It's emphasis on using research to inform
Typical design
Design decision-making and to conduct research
to
evaluate design strategies
Components of Research Process -Research Question(s)
-Literature Review
-Hypothesis
-Research Plan
-Pilot Study
-Data Collection
-Data Analysis
-Report
-Future Research
Three Methodologies used in EBD 1. Quantitative Research
Research 2. Qualitative Research
3. Mixed Methods Approach
, Major Roles of Researchers in 1. Decide on Details of Research Plan
Evidence Based Design 2. Conduct Pilot Study
3. Adjust the Research Plan
4. Analyze and Interpret the DAta
5. Confirm or Reject the Hypothesis
6. Find an Answer to the Research
Question
7. Suggest Direction of Future Research
Research Plan To systematically organize thoughts and
ideas and
outline activities before time, money and
efforts
are invested.
Applied Research Orginates from need to solve a practical
problem
and intended for direct and immediate
applications to improve real-life conditions
Qualitative Research Methodology Understanding the complexity of the topics
from
personal perspectives, experiences, and
interactions
Independent Variable Refers to the CAUSES. (example: physical
environment design). The experimental
factor that
is manipulated; the variable whose effect is
being
studied.
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
What differentiates EBD from It's emphasis on using research to inform
Typical design
Design decision-making and to conduct research
to
evaluate design strategies
Components of Research Process -Research Question(s)
-Literature Review
-Hypothesis
-Research Plan
-Pilot Study
-Data Collection
-Data Analysis
-Report
-Future Research
Three Methodologies used in EBD 1. Quantitative Research
Research 2. Qualitative Research
3. Mixed Methods Approach
, Major Roles of Researchers in 1. Decide on Details of Research Plan
Evidence Based Design 2. Conduct Pilot Study
3. Adjust the Research Plan
4. Analyze and Interpret the DAta
5. Confirm or Reject the Hypothesis
6. Find an Answer to the Research
Question
7. Suggest Direction of Future Research
Research Plan To systematically organize thoughts and
ideas and
outline activities before time, money and
efforts
are invested.
Applied Research Orginates from need to solve a practical
problem
and intended for direct and immediate
applications to improve real-life conditions
Qualitative Research Methodology Understanding the complexity of the topics
from
personal perspectives, experiences, and
interactions
Independent Variable Refers to the CAUSES. (example: physical
environment design). The experimental
factor that
is manipulated; the variable whose effect is
being
studied.
