The Difference Between Basic and Applied Research Is That _____

question 100

Multiple Choice

The difference between basic and applied research is that _____

• A) basic research does not promote resource productivity, while applied research does.
• B) applied research does not promote resource productivity, while basic research does.
• C) basic research yields a higher return to society as a whole than does applied research.
• D) basic research occurs in science, while applied research occurs in industry.
• E) only the government promotes basic research.

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