72 Scientific research and development
This division includes the activities of three types of research and development: 1) basic research: experimental or theoretical work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge of the underlying foundations of phenomena and observable facts, without particular application or use in view, 2) applied research: original investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge, directed primarily towards a specific practical aim or objective and 3) experimental development: systematic work, drawing on existing knowledge gained from research and/or practical experience, directed to producing new materials, products and devices, to installing new processes, systems and services, and to improving substantially those already produced or installed. Research and experimental development activities in this division are subdivided into two categories: natural sciences and engineering; social sciences and the humanities. This division excludes: - market research, see 73.20
Where 72 sits in the NIC 2008 hierarchy
- >M Professional, scientific and technical activities
- >72 Scientific research and development
- >72 Scientific research and development
Subcategories of 72 Scientific research and development
- 721Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
This group comprises basic research, applied research, experimental development in natural sciences and engineering.
- 722Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
This class includes: - research and development on social sciences - research and development on humanities - interdisciplinary research and development, predominantly on social sciences and humanities This class excludes: - market research, see 73.20
Other NIC 2008 codes under 72 Scientific research and development
Frequently asked questions
- What is NIC 2008 72?
- NIC 2008 72 is "Scientific research and development". This division includes the activities of three types of research and development: 1) basic research: experimental or theoretical work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge of the underlying foundations of phenomena and observable facts, without particular application or use in view, 2) applied research: original investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge, directed primarily towards a specific practical aim or objective and 3) experimental development: systematic work, drawing on existing knowledge gained from research and/or practical experience, directed to producing new materials, products and devices, to installing new processes, systems and services, and to improving substantially those already produced or installed. Research and experimental development activities in this division are subdivided into two categories: natural sciences and engineering; social sciences and the humanities. This division excludes: - market research, see 73.20
- What does NIC 2008 72 include?
- 72 Scientific research and development contains 2 direct subcategories: 721 Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering; 722 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities.
- What is the parent category of 72?
- 72 Scientific research and development sits under 72 Scientific research and development in the NIC 2008 hierarchy.
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