Significance Of Usefulness: A Congruency Model Of Relevant Research Criteria

Abstract

In an effort to enhance the relationship between the practitioner’s research needs and the researcher’s response to these needs, this paper proposes a congruency model of relevant research criteria utilizing Thomas and Tymon’s (1982) five components of research relevance.  The model poses a series of questions that can be raised by each party as research is conducted, thereby increasing the practical relevance of academic research.  Discussion is also extended to how research relevance relates to the scientific research process.