What is one main difference between basic research and applied research? A. Basic research is done to increase a base of knowledge; applied research attempts to help people through existing data. B. The results of basic research can be used to inform applied research; the results of applied research have no influence on basic research. C. Basic research is conducted only in controlled environments; applied research is never conducted a controlled environment. D. The results of basic research are always free of bias; the results of applied research are likely to be biased by researchers.
