Applied vs. Basic Research

Basic Research is...

• Research aimed at helping increase knowledge

• Research aimed at ruling out negative experiences

• Research aimed at solving practical problems

• Research aimed at repeating the scientific method

Applied Research is...

• Research aimed at helping increase knowledge

• Research aimed at ruling out negative experiences

• Research aimed at solving practical problems

• Research aimed at repeating the scientific method

Studying how the placement of dials and levers on a machine will best reduce worker fatigue and errors.

• Basic Psychology

• Applied Psychology

Studying how people interact during a group project.

• Basic Psychology

• Applied Psychology

Studying the molecular composition of a plant cell.

• Basic Psychology

• Applied Psychology

Studying how to get students to be more engaged in class.

• Basic Psychology

• Applied Psychology

Studying the nature of sleep-wake cycles .

• Basic Psychology

• Applied Psychology

Science aimed at solving problems or improvement: 

• Basic Science
• Applied Science
• Academic Science
• Clinical Science

Research aimed at building psychology's knowledge base is

• Basic Science
• Applied Science
• Academic Science
• Clinical Science

Mr. Christian has designed a camera with buttons that are easy to reach and see. Mr. Christian is most likely

• a cognitive psychologist
• conducting basic research
• engaged in applied research
• using psychometrics