A researcher has conducted several studies to verify her theory of school motivational factors. These studies have validated her theory so now she wants to conduct research to see if changing aspects of the school classroom based on her theory leads to improvements in the classroom. This is an example of:
A) Evaluation
B) Basic research
C) Applied research
D) Epistemology

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This is an example of applied research because the researcher is using her theory to make practical changes in the classroom to see if it leads to improvements.

A Researcher Has Conducted Several Studies to Verify Her Theory