Santiago and Ayami disagree on the direction of their research lab.Santiago is simply interested in a particular phenomenon and wants to study it for knowledge sake;Ayami,however,wants to be able to take what is learned and use it in practical applications.Their disagreement is an example of
A)nature versus nurture.
B)rationalism versus empiricism.
C)structure versus processes.
D)applied versus basic research.

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The disagreement between Santiago and Ayami revolves around the purpose of their research lab. Santiago is interested in basic research, which is focused on acquiring knowledge for its own sake, while Ayami wants their research to have practical applications, which falls under applied research. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Santiago and Ayami Disagree on the Direction of Their Research