Refers to scientific study and research that seeks to solve practical problems. Applied research is used to find solutions to everyday problems, cure illness, and develop innovative technologies. Psychologists working in human factors or industrial/organizational fields often do this type of research.

http://psychology.about.com/od/aindex/g/appres.htm?terms=to+cure+illnesses

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………….. Basic Research ……………………

Seeking information’s with the goal of obtaining knowledge about any subject.

(self)

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…………………Strategic Research…………..

Refers to the study of Specific information, ie;

health care, management, humanities . Any one (1) specific subject no matter what the subject is.

(self)

…….Research done to provide a basic understanding of a current applied project.

http://www.answers.com/topic/applied-strategic-research?cat=technology