How to execute raw SQL query using Entity Framework without having to use a model?

Question

I am trying to learn C# ASP.NET MVC 5. And I am trying to use Entity Framework for everything I do.

However, I need to run a raw SQL query and return the results in

Answer 1

Specify string as the type argument.

var results = db1New.Database.SqlQuery<string>("SELECT LOWER(column_name) AS column_name FROM information_schema.columns WHERE table_name = @p0", tableName).ToArray();
                                       ^^^^^^