Question

Basic research is: a. research intended to enhance basic knowledge about the physical, biological, psychological, or social world or to shed light on historical, cultural, or aesthetic phenomena. b. large scale research performed under contract with a governmental agency such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), etc. c. informal research conducted locally by a small staff with a small budget, the purpose of which is to pave the way for larger research initiatives. d. research intended to address issues that have immediate relevance to current practices, procedures, and policies.

Answer 1

c. informal research conducted locally by a small staff with a small budget

Answer 2

Answer:

(A) Research intended to enhance basic knowledge about the physical, biological, psychological, or social world or to shed light on historical, cultural, or aesthetic phenomena.

Explanation:

Basic research is simply a type of research that is purely based on expanding our knowledge without further clear goals. This type of research is done to satisfy only the curiosity of the scientist that performs it and the information being collected in the process largely centers on how nature and people are put together.  

When a scientist looks at “whether the stress level on students influence how they engage in academic cheating”, he or she is said to be conducting a basic research.