To Many Scientists, the Distinction Between Basic and Applied Research

question 22

Multiple Choice

To many scientists, the distinction between basic and applied research is an artificial one; this is because

• A) all research is difficult to do.
• B) both types of research have advantages and disadvantages.
• C) very few researchers do research that has no immediate, practical applications.
• D) all scientific research is conducted with the goal of obtaining knowledge.

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