Although it is impossible to generalize completely, Applied Research deals with practical problems and is generally [[empirical]]. Because applied research resides in the messy real world, strict research [[protocols]] must often be relaxed. For example, it may be impossible to use a [[random]] sample. Thus, [[transparency]] in the [[methodology]] is [[critical]]. Implications for [[interpretation]] of results brought about by relaxing a more or less strict [[canon]] of methodology should also be developed. | Although it is impossible to generalize completely, Applied Research deals with practical problems and is generally [[empirical]]. Because applied research resides in the messy real world, strict research [[protocols]] must often be relaxed. For example, it may be impossible to use a [[random]] sample. Thus, [[transparency]] in the [[methodology]] is [[critical]]. Implications for [[interpretation]] of results brought about by relaxing a more or less strict [[canon]] of methodology should also be developed. |