⊿ Point. {R} Glossary. ◢ Keyword: A. ◥ University. {q} PhD. {tr} Training. ⚫ UK. ↂ EndNote. ☝️ Weerakkody. Applied research. For a broader coverage related to this topic, see Research. Due to its practical focus, applied research information will be found in the literature associated with individual disciplines.[6] The military is an organization that performs a lot of applied research. For example, they may want to know about the efficacy of soldier training, how well recruitment practices work, how best to deal with host nationals in times of war, how to use the internet to reduce home grown terrorists, and the effectiveness of operational styles.[7] See also[edit] Secondary research References[edit] Jump up ^ Roll-Hansen, Nils (April 2009).