A Dangerous Dichotomy in Basic and Applied Research Readings for Assignment 1 Basic Versus Applied Research [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLztx5VwIxc (3:01)
Saini, A. (2016). Basic vs Applied Research. Retrieved from https://www.slideshare.net/anupamasaini23/basic-vs-applied-research-61715786 (Please read through all 19 Slides)
Medin, D. L. (2012). A dangerous dichotomy: Basic and applied research. Observer, 25. Retrieved from http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/publications/observer/2012/march-12/a-dangerous-dichotomy-basic-and-applied-research.html
Medin, D. L. (2012). A dangerous dichotomy: Basic and applied research. Observer, 25. Retrieved from http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/publications/observer/2012/march-12/a-dangerous-dichotomy-basic-and-applied-research.html
A Dangerous Dichotomy in Basic and Applied Questions
2a. Based on the background material and external research, compare and contrast Basic versus Applied Research
2b. Discuss how applied research can help improve your organization or professional area of specialization (e.g., Education, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Health Sciences Administration, Media Psychology, For-Profit or Non-For-Profit organizations etc.).
A Dangerous Dichotomy in Basic and Applied Assignment 2
Reading for Assignment 2
McCall, R.B. and Groark, C. J. (n.d.). Challenges and issues in designing applied research. Retrieved from http://www.ocd.pitt.edu/Files/Publications/Challenges%20and%20Issues%20in%20Designing%20Applied%20Research.pdf
A Dangerous Dichotomy in Basic and Applied Questions
1.
Discuss at least 2 key challenges in conducting applied research.
2a. Based on the 2 key challenges selected in TD1, which one(s) do you believe will be a challenge in conducting an applied research study in your professional area of specialization.
2b. Please provide at least 2 references that illustrate how to address the challenges in 2a above.
