Practice & Research Methodology
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● Basic Research. Answer: Aims to discover new and unknown
knowledge, often without concern for the practical application of
information that has been gained.
● Applied Research. Answer: Attempts to solve practical, everyday
problems, and it fundamentally uses the same techniques.
● Translational Research. Answer: Applies findings from basic research
to directly improve human health and well-being. Aims to translate
findings from basic research into meaningful practice, typically in the
field of health care.
● Quantitative Research. Answer: Scientific approach designed for the
collection and analysis of numerical data typically obtained from
subjects through direct testing in a laboratory or field-based setting, or
using questionnaires.
● Qualitative Research. Answer: Uses extensive observations and
interviews that provide nonnumeric data obtained in natural
environments in an effort to interpret concepts, experiences, or opinion
phenomena.
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SOLUTION GRADED A+
● Basic Research. Answer: Aims to discover new and unknown
knowledge, often without concern for the practical application of
information that has been gained.
● Applied Research. Answer: Attempts to solve practical, everyday
problems, and it fundamentally uses the same techniques.
● Translational Research. Answer: Applies findings from basic research
to directly improve human health and well-being. Aims to translate
findings from basic research into meaningful practice, typically in the
field of health care.
● Quantitative Research. Answer: Scientific approach designed for the
collection and analysis of numerical data typically obtained from
subjects through direct testing in a laboratory or field-based setting, or
using questionnaires.
● Qualitative Research. Answer: Uses extensive observations and
interviews that provide nonnumeric data obtained in natural
environments in an effort to interpret concepts, experiences, or opinion
phenomena.
