Evaluation research is distinguished from basic research by
A) its immediate usefulness.
B) its contribution to the development of scientific theory.
C) its specific practical implications.
D) its immediate usefulness and its specific practical implications.
E) none of these.

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Evaluation research is focused on assessing the effectiveness of programs, policies, or interventions in a specific context, with the goal of informing decisions about whether to continue, modify, or terminate the program. Therefore, it has immediate usefulness and specific practical implications for decision-making. While it may contribute to the development of scientific theory, this is not its primary focus. Basic research, on the other hand, is aimed at generating new knowledge and advancing scientific theory.

Evaluation Research Is Distinguished from Basic Research by