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Workbook - Applied research

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Educational objectives

After completing this chapter, you will:

1. have developed a clear understanding of the nature and varieties of applied research;
2. have gained an appreciation of the popular designs of evaluation research;
3. have become familiar with the basics of needs analysis and action research;
4. have developed skills in the area of applied research that would facilitate the conduct of applied research;
5. have adopted a critical understanding of the methodological status and validity of applied research.