The Relationship Between Basic Research and Applied Research Can Best

question 57

Multiple Choice

The relationship between basic research and applied research can best be described as

• A) an independent relationship.
• B) a reciprocal (or circular) relationship.
• C) a hierarchical relationship with basic research taking precedence over applied research.
• D) a top-down relationship with applied research taking precedence over basic research.

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