Which of the following best differentiates basic research from applied research?
a. Basic research represents a broader and more informative study of human behavior than does applied research.
b. Basic research answers more specific questions about human behavior than does applied research.
c. Basic research is not useful without applied research.
d. Basic research concerns the fundamental relationships between variables, whereas applied research addresses specific social or practical problems.
d
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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