The nurse knows testing the application of theories in different situations with different populations is what type of research?
A) Applied research
B) Clinical research
C) Basic research
D) Quantitative research

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Research conducted to generate theories is basic research. These theories help to provide explanations for phenomena. Testing theories in different situations with different populations is applied research. Clinical research is conducted to test theories about the effectiveness of interventions. Each type of research contributes to the theoretical base for the practice of nursing. Quantitative research usually produces data in the form of numbers.

The Nurse Knows Testing the Application of Theories in Different