Applied research
A)is designed to answer particular questions
B)is more open-ended than basic research
C)contributes less to visible output changes than does basic research
D)is research done by a firm to market a good
E)is research done by a firm during production of a good

Question

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Applied research is designed to answer particular questions or to solve real-world problems, unlike basic research which is more open-ended and focused on expanding scientific knowledge. Applied research is also expected to have practical applications and contribute to visible output changes, making it an important aspect of innovation and development.

Option B is incorrect as basic research is more open-ended than applied research. Option C is also incorrect as applied research is expected to contribute to visible output changes. Options D and E refer to market research and production research respectively, which are different from applied research.

Applied Research