Scientists at R&E Labs worked for two years on a project to eventually add more knowledge to the science of photography. But in a meeting with the board of directors last week, they had nothing new to report. This is always a risk with
A) basic research.
B) applied research.
C) development and implementation.
D) a lack of research.
E) underfunded research projects.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Basic research is focused on expanding knowledge without any specific application in mind. This type of research may not always result in immediate findings or applications, which makes it a riskier investment for companies seeking immediate results. Therefore, it is expected that the scientists at R&E Labs were conducting basic research, which explains why there was no new report after two years.

Scientists at R&E Labs Worked for Two Years on a Project