Chapter 1 Terms

Wildemuth, Chapter 1 Terms

Evidence-Based Practice: This term is defined exactly as it sounds it should be.  It is where research is applied in practical ways to determine the effectiveness of research.

Connaway and Powell Chapter 1 Terms

Quantitative Research: Quantitative research is typically more mathematical in nature and involves many more measurements than qualitative research would. It is a more rigid method of research.

Qualitative Research: Qualitative Research is often done from the vantage point of those that are involved in the research. The researcher then tries to interpret the behaviors of those being studied. There is far less math in this type of research, although often qualitative and quantitative research must be done in conjunction with one another.

Williamson Chapter 1 Terms

Basic Research: Basic Research is very theoretical and revolves mostly around new knowledge and information and is directly connected to how new information is applied to specific situations and problems. It is a general type of research.

Applied Research: Applied Research has more to do with day-to-day “real” problems than the more theoretical basic research. Applied research is used mostly in information settings.