Question

Which of the following best distinguishes the relationship between applied research and basic research?

A Applied research commercializes the discoveries of basic research and brings them to the general public.
B Basic research takes place in academia, and complex research takes place in industry.
C Basic research provides fundamental knowledge that can be used to conduct applied research.
D Applied research is not published for peer review, but basic research must be.

Answer 1

C. Basic research provides fundamental knowledge that can be used to conduct applied research.

Step-by-step explanation:

Applied research is used to solve practical and specific problems. Basic research is used to advance theories and scientific knowledge; it might not result in an invention or a solution, but can be used to gain knowledge about a specific subject.