Applied research

The term applied research is generally used in two ways.

On the one hand means applied research as opposed to basic research is the scientific study of a concrete practical application on a special area with a known target ( a question to be answered ). In this sense, the applied research is the term used value-neutral.

The other hand, applied research in science and research activities that aim to confirm a previously established theory at almost any price or disprove that you neglect scientifically basic modes of operation. Frequently this political or economic objectives and interests play a role. The use of this write- negative used implies a clear, this type of research Refusals value judgment.

In the era of National Socialism in Germany there was the Institute for defense scientific research purpose of the German Ahnenerbe, insofar as the term applied research is conducted since 1945 as an institutional name only rarely. Widespread however, are the terms applied research or applied research, as well as in some areas of proceeding or product research.

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