AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Research to solve practical problems and has clear, practical applications
A
basic research
B
applied research
C
survey
D
experiment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Applied research refers to scientific study and research that seeks to solve practical problems. 1 This type of research plays an important role in solving everyday problems that often have an impact on life, work, health, and overall well-being. This type of research can be used in a variety of ways.

Detailed explanation-2: -Applied research is designed to solve practical problems of the modern world, rather than to acquire knowledge for knowledge’s sake. The goal of applied research is to improve the human condition. It focuses on analysis and solving social and real-life problems.

Detailed explanation-3: -Applied research is inquiry using the application of scientific methodology with the purpose of generating empirical observations to solve critical problems in society. It is widely used in varying contexts, ranging from applied behavior analysis to city planning and public policy and to program evaluation.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is applied research? Applied research is a non-systematic way of finding solutions to specific problems or issues. These problems or issues can be on an individual, group, or societal level. It is called “non-systematic” because it goes straight to finding solutions.

Detailed explanation-5: -Data may be grouped into four main types based on methods for collection: observational, experimental, simulation, and derived. The type of research data you collect may affect the way you manage that data.

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