A group of design engineers for Ford Motor Company spend two months in the summer in the Arizona desert researching fuel performance at extreme temperatures. Ford uses the results of these tests to improve the quality of its automobiles. The group of engineers is engaging in
A) applied research.
B) product design.
C) basic research.
D) design planning.
E) horizon planning.

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The engineers are conducting research with a practical application in mind, which is to improve the quality of Ford's automobiles. This aligns with the definition of applied research.

A Group of Design Engineers for Ford Motor Company Spend