Applied developmental research is research that:
A) has the primary purpose of adding to our theoretical understanding of the process of development.
B) provides information that is interesting and important.
C) uses the scientific method to try to reach valid conclusions.
D) is intended to help us make changes that will improve the lives of children.

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Applied developmental research is research that is intended to have practical applications and help us make changes that will improve the lives of children. It focuses on addressing real-world issues and problems by using the scientific method to try to reach valid conclusions. While it may contribute to our theoretical understanding of the process of development, this is not its primary purpose. The fact that the research provides interesting and important information is not enough to make it applied developmental research.

Applied Developmental Research Is Research That