Which of the following best defines basic research?
A) the search for knowledge without regard to how that knowledge will be used
B) research that is NOT complex because it addresses elementary questions
C) research that seeks to apply scientific discoveries to the development of specific products
D) the search for knowledge to solve a particular problem

Question

Which of the following best defines basic research?  
A) the search for knowledge without regard to how that knowledge will be used 
B) research that is NOT complex because it addresses elementary questions 
C) research that seeks to apply scientific discoveries to the development of specific products 
D) the search for knowledge to solve a particular problem

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Basic research is conducted solely for the purpose of expanding knowledge and understanding a given subject without any immediate practical application or specific problem to solve.

Which of the Following Best Defines Basic Research