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72 – Scientific research and development

Moksliniai tyrimai ir taikomoji veikla

Description

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 not to be regarded as ancillary activities. They are subdivided into the two following categories: natural sciences and engineering; social sciences and the humanities.
This division also includes: - developing and producing prototypes with the primary objective to make further improvements, whether or not associated with its production
This division excludes: - market research and public opinion polling, see 73.20

Codes in this division

CodeNameDescription

72.1 Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

72.10Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

This class includes: - research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering: • research and development on natural sciences • research and development on engineering and technology • research and development on medical, health and life, and veterinary sciences • research and development on biotechnology • research and development on agricultural, forestry and fisheries sciences • interdisciplinary research and development, predominantly on natural sciences and engineering · This class also includes: - DNA sequencing for general research on biological processes · This class excludes: - DNA sequencing for ruling out or curing a specific disease, see 86.91

72.2 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities

72.20Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities

This class includes: - research and development on social sciences (e.g. economics and business administration; psychology and cognitive sciences; education; sociology; law; political science; media and communication) - research and development on humanities and arts (e.g. history and archaeology; literature and languages; philosophy) - interdisciplinary research and development, predominantly on social sciences and humanities · This class also includes: - research and development on socio-economic relations · This class excludes: - market research and public opinion polling, see 73.20

Equivalents

EVRK 2.1 red.72Moksliniai tyrimai ir taikomoji veiklaIn force
PKD 202572Badania naukowe i prace rozwojoweIn force

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NACE Rev. 2.172Scientific research and development

EVRK 2.1 red.72Moksliniai tyrimai ir taikomoji veikla PKD 202572Badania naukowe i prace rozwojowe

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