Basic Research Assignment.

 

Read the article located Here

 

 

and answer these questions:

 

1. The article talks about basic research and also applied research. 

Give a definition and one example of each.  Write a few sentences contrasting them.

2. Why are commercial companies more likely to engage in applied research, as compared with basic research?

3. Why does the author of the article think basic research should be supported by the government?