Draft FFRDC Question on Character of Work
2. What percentage of your total and federal R&D expenditures are (a) basic research, (b) applied research, and (c) development? Please note that information received from institutions on basic research, applied research, and development is confidential and will not be published or released for individual FFRDCs.
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Basic research – is research directed toward an increase of knowledge; it is research where the primary aim of the investigator is a fuller knowledge or understanding of the subject under study rather than a specific application thereof. |
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Applied research – is research conducted to gain the knowledge or understanding to meet a specific, recognized need. |
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Development – is the systematic use of the knowledge or understanding gained from research directed toward the production of useful materials, devices, systems, or methods, including the design and development of prototypes and processes. |
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100% |
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100% |
| File Type | application/msword |
| File Title | Survey of Science and Engineering |
| Author | ffeather |
| File Modified | 2007-09-17 |
| File Created | 2007-09-17 |