The Difference Between Basic Research and Applied Research Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

The difference between basic research and applied research is

• A) basic research uses on qualitative methods and applied research uses quantitative methods.
• B) basic research uses quantitative methods and applied research uses qualitative methods.
• C) applied research aims to improve something and basic research aims to add to the knowledge base.
• D) applied research works primarily with descriptive research and basic research works with explanatory research.
• E) none of the above.

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