Which of the Following Best Differentiates Basic Research from Applied

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best differentiates basic research from applied research?

• A) Basic research represents a broader and more informative study of human behavior than does applied research.
• B) Basic research answers more specific questions about human behavior than does applied research.
• C) Basic research is not useful without applied research.
• D) Basic research concerns the fundamental relationships between variables, whereas applied research addresses specific social or practical problems.

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