Write a 350- to 525-word analysis about what makes the study discussed in the article applied versus basic research. Include in your analysis:
- The article topic (e.g., education, business,healthcare) and a link to the article
- How the study in the article addresses a real-world, practical problem
- How the results of the study could impact people’s lives, work, health, and/or general well-being
Part 2: Accessibility
An important aspect of choosing a topic is access or the ability to conduct your study. For example, you may want to know how leaders in XYZ company use social media to increase sales, but leaders in XYZ company are unwilling to talk to you.
Additionally, when selecting a topic for your study, consider whether conducting the study would involve talking to protected classes of people or vulnerable populations. Federal regulations require protecting the welfare of vulnerable subjects who may not be of age, have the authority or ability to speak for themselves, or are vulnerable in any other way. Protected classes include the following:
- Children or minors under age 18
- Prisoners
- Pregnant women
- People with cognitive impairments or mental disabilities
- People who are educationally or economically disadvantaged
If you are considering conducting research with any of the protected classes of human subjects, consider options for conducting your study in a different way. For example, instead of talking to minor children, talk to their parents. There are many creative options!
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