Residents were asked to separate cans, paper, glass, and plastic for recycling in a three week experimental trash collection program. After the three week trial was over, Susan surveyed 150 residents' reactions to the recycling program. Additionally, she examined whether or not the neighborhood properly sorted the trash. Her results were used to prepare a report for the city trash collection department. Susan's study is an example of what type of applied research?

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Susan's study is an example of evaluation research because it involves assessing the effectiveness of a program (in this case, the recycling program) by collecting and analyzing data on its outcomes and the satisfaction of participants.

Residents Were Asked to Separate Cans, Paper, Glass, and Plastic