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Explain the difference between basic and applied research.
Explain the difference between basic and applied research.
Basic research is focused on testing theories, while applied research generates knowledge that improves practice.
______ generates knowledge that improves practice.
______ generates knowledge that improves practice.
Applied research
How do concepts relate to theories?
How do concepts relate to theories?
Concepts are the building blocks of theories.
Concepts are the building blocks of ______.
Concepts are the building blocks of ______.
What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?
What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?
Control groups do not receive ______ in experiments.
Control groups do not receive ______ in experiments.
What do correlational studies show?
What do correlational studies show?
______ studies show relationships between variables.
______ studies show relationships between variables.
Why are dependent variables important in research?
Why are dependent variables important in research?
Dependent variables are the main focus of ______.
Dependent variables are the main focus of ______.
What is internal validity and why is it important?
What is internal validity and why is it important?
Internal validity measures accuracy within ______.
Internal validity measures accuracy within ______.
What is random sampling and why is it used?
What is random sampling and why is it used?
Random sampling gives everyone an equal chance of being assigned to ______.
Random sampling gives everyone an equal chance of being assigned to ______.
Flashcards
Basic vs. Applied Research
Basic vs. Applied Research
Basic research tests theories; applied research improves practice.
Concepts in Theories
Concepts in Theories
Concepts are the fundamental components upon which theories are constructed.
Purpose of a Control Group
Purpose of a Control Group
A control group serves as a baseline by not receiving treatment, enabling comparison with treated groups.
Correlational Studies
Correlational Studies
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Importance of Dependent Variables
Importance of Dependent Variables
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Internal Validity
Internal Validity
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Random Sampling
Random Sampling
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Study Notes
- Technical terms used in research are important to understand.
- Applied research generates knowledge that improves practice.
- Basic research tests theories.
- Concepts are the building blocks of theories.
- Control groups do not receive treatment in experiments.
- Correlational studies show relationships between variables.
- Dependent variables are the main focus of research.
- Internal validity measures accuracy within a study.
- Random sampling gives everyone an equal chance of being assigned to a group.
- Research is a systematic way to generate facts.
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