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  2. Basic research - Wikipedia

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    Basic research. Basic research, also called pure research, fundamental research, basic science, or pure science, is a type of scientific research with the aim of improving scientific theories for better understanding and prediction of natural or other phenomena. [1] In contrast, applied research uses scientific theories to develop technology or ...

  3. Pasteur's quadrant - Wikipedia

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    Pasteur's quadrant. Pasteur's quadrant is a classification of scientific research projects that seek fundamental understanding of scientific problems, while also having immediate use for society. Louis Pasteur 's research is thought to exemplify this type of method, which bridges the gap between "basic" and "applied" research. [1]

  4. Blue skies research - Wikipedia

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    Blue skies research. Blue skies research (also called blue sky science) is scientific research in domains where "real-world" applications are not immediately apparent. It has been defined as "research without a clear goal" [1] and "curiosity-driven science". It is sometimes used interchangeably with the term "basic research". [2]

  5. Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification

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    The Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC) is a set of three classifications developed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics to measure and analyse of research and development (R&D) undertaken in Australia and New Zealand. It replaced the Australian Standard Research Classification (ASRC) on 31 March 2008.

  6. Applied science - Wikipedia

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    Applied research usually has specific commercial objectives related to products, procedures, or services. [6] The comparison of pure research and applied research provides a basic framework and direction for businesses to follow. [7] Applied research deals with solving practical problems [8] and generally employs empirical methodologies ...

  7. Branches of science - Wikipedia

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    Natural sciences: the study of natural phenomena (including cosmological, geological, physical, chemical, and biological factors of the universe). Natural science can be divided into two main branches: physical science and life science (or biology). Social sciences and the humanities: the study of human behavior in its social and cultural aspects.

  8. Outline of science - Wikipedia

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    Science. The following outline is provided as a topical overview of science; the discipline of science is defined as both the systematic effort of acquiring knowledge through observation, experimentation and reasoning, and the body of knowledge thus acquired, the word "science" derives from the Latin word scientia meaning knowledge.

  9. Translational research - Wikipedia

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    Translational research (also called translation research, translational science, or, when the context is clear, simply translation) [1][2] is research aimed at translating (converting) results in basic research into results that directly benefit humans. The term is used in science and technology, especially in biology and medical science.