Which of the following involves basic research?
A) designing an easily read display screen for space capsules
B) determining the optimal rate for presenting information to a computer keyboard
C) measuring the average storage capacity of the human short-term memory system
D) measuring the average rate of dark adaptation to set night flying rules for pilots

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Measuring the average storage capacity of the human short-term memory system involves basic research, as it is focused on gaining a fundamental understanding of a phenomenon without necessarily having a specific application in mind. The other options involve more applied or practical research, as they are directly focused on designing or optimizing products or procedures.

Which of the Following Involves Basic Research