- Description of 8 examples of applied research
- Control of wind erosion
- Market research
- Human therapeutic cloning
- Food production techniques
- Prevention of bullying (harassment) in schools
- Global warming management
- Quantum noise reduction
- Genetically modified crops
- References
Applied research refers to the scientific study that seeks to solve practical problems. This is used to find solutions to everyday problems, cure diseases and develop innovative technologies.
The immediate and practical application of the findings is what distinguishes it from basic research, which focuses on theoretical concerns.
Many examples of applied research are in the area of R&D (research and development), especially. This area refers to the research activities that a company carries out to improve existing products and procedures or to lead to the development of new products and procedures.
Description of 8 examples of applied research
Control of wind erosion
The study of wind erosion control is among the many examples of applied research. The fields lose fertility due to the action of the wind, bringing economic losses.
This occurs in large, flat fields with smooth, loose, dry, non-aggregated soils. Research on how to control erosion solves a specific problem in nature.
Market research
One of the classic examples of applied research is market research. They consist of the design, collection and interpretation of data to solve specific marketing problems or take advantage of marketing opportunities.
Human therapeutic cloning
The term cloning describes different processes that involve making copies of biological material such as genes, cells, and others. Research in this field has led to new treatments for diseases such as diabetes and hemophilia.
Food production techniques
Food industries include in their production process various activities that are the result of applied research.
Those activities include: good manufacturing practices, antimicrobial activity, thermal processing, transportation, packaging and distribution.
Prevention of bullying (harassment) in schools
Research on bullying began formally in the 1970s. However, many of its results are already being put into practice in educational institutions.
Applied research seeks to provide specific solutions to this serious problem facing schools today.
Global warming management
The world is warming and sea levels are rising. It is a global crisis that requires solutions at every scale and in all sectors.
Applied research addresses this challenge that represents a real threat to human existence.
Quantum noise reduction
Reducing quantum noise can improve the accuracy of measurement in atomic source clocks or in the methods used for processing quantum information.
Physicists are currently investigating ways to improve quantum noise measurement analysis in the case of interactions of electromagnetic radiation with matter.
Genetically modified crops
With the help of recombinant DNA technology, studies are being conducted to genetically modify plants in order to increase crop yields or directly improve nutritional content.
This could solve many of the problems of developing countries: chronic malnutrition and poor access to food due to population growth.
References
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- Cherry, K. (2017, August 08). What is Applied Research? Retrieved on January 3, 2018, from verywell.com.
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- Pride, WM and Ferrell, OC (2016). Foundations of Marketing. Boston: Cengage Learning.
- Johnson, JA (2011). Human Cloning. Collingdale: DIANE Publishing.
- Goswami, TK (2017). Foreword. In M. Meghwal, MR Goyal, and MJ Kaneria, Food Technology: Applied Research and Production Techniques. Oakville: Apple Academic Press.
- Rigby, K.; Smith, PK and Pepler, D. (2004). Working to prevent school bullying: key issues. In PK Smith, D. Pepler, and Ken Rigby, Bullying in Schools: How Successful Can Interventions Be ?, pp. 1-12. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
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- Springer. (2017, December 22). Quantum noise reduction method for enhanced precision in atomic clocks. Retrieved on January 3, 2018 from sciencedaily.com.
- Key, S.; Ma, JK and Drake, PM (2008). Genetically modified plants and human health. J ournal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 101 (6), pp. 290–298.