Susan works for a large chemical company in the Research and Development department.Her degree was in Biology and the company is encouraging her to study the mating habits of various insects to develop a better method of controlling insect damage to crops.The type of research Susan is engaged in is called _____ research.

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Applied research aims to solve practical problems using existing scientific knowledge. In this case, Susan is studying the mating habits of insects to develop a method for controlling insect damage to crops, which falls under the category of applied research.

Susan Works for a Large Chemical Company in the Research