Discuss Basic Research vs. Applied research - differences and similarities

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Basic increases fundamental knowledge, source of most new and advanced research techniques, usefulness in the future. Foundation for knowledge that advances understanding. Applied addresses specific concern, or offers solutions to a problem. Researchers rarely worry about building, testing or connecting findings to larger theory.
Most applied research is descriptive or evaluative.

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