One of the Major Differences Between an Applied Research Report

question 14

Multiple Choice

One of the major differences between an applied research report and a journal article is that ______.

• A)a research report is only for the academic world,whereas a journal article is public
• B)a research report has a methods section and a journal article does not
• C)an applied research report must focus on answering a particular research question
• D)a journal article must focus on answering a particular research question

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Definitions:

Third-party Payer

An entity (usually an insurance company or government agency) that pays medical expenses on behalf of the patient.

Elective Procedure

A medical procedure that is not required to sustain life but is requested for payment to the third-party payer by the patient or physician. Some elective procedures are paid for by third-party payers, whereas others are not.

Predetermination

The act of deciding or establishing something in advance or having a predetermined outcome.

Third-party Payer

An entity (other than the patient or healthcare provider) responsible for paying medical expenses, such as insurance companies.