applied research

studies conducted to solve real-world problems, as opposed to studies that are carried out to develop a theory or to extend basic knowledge. Examples include action research and evaluation research. Compare basic research.

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December 24th 2024

feature model

a model of general knowledge or semantic memory suggesting that information can be described as sets of features (e.g., the features that define bird).