Applied science
In the context of this module, it is used to represent a branch of basic science research aimed to convert existing scientific knowledge to practical application
ECHO
Acronym for Economic, clinical, and humanistic outcomes; a way to denote the different types of study outcomes in medical research
ECLIPSE
Acronym for Expectation, Client group, Location, Impact, Professionals, Service; framework for creating research questions, commonly within policy/service evaluation
Exposure
Any factor that may be associated with an outcome of interest
External validity
How applicable the results of a study are to the real world
FINER
Acronym for Feasible, Interesting, Novel, Ethical, and Relevant; criteria for evaluating research questions