72 Scientific research and development
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 subdivided into two categories: natural sciences and engineering; social sciences and the humanities. This division excludes: - market research, see 73.20
Where 72 sits in the NACE Rev 2 hierarchy
- >M Professional, scientific and technical activities
- >72 Scientific research and development
- >72 Scientific research and development
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Subcategories of 72 Scientific research and development
- 72.1Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
This group comprises basic research, applied research, experimental development in natural sciences and engineering.
- 72.2Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
This class includes: - research and development on social sciences - research and development on humanities - interdisciplinary research and development, predominantly on social sciences and humanities This class excludes: - market research, see 73.20
Other NACE Rev 2 codes under 72 Scientific research and development
Frequently asked questions
- What is NACE Rev 2 72?
- NACE Rev 2 72 is "Scientific research and development". 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 subdivided into two categories: natural sciences and engineering; social sciences and the humanities. This division excludes: - market research, see 73.20
- What does NACE Rev 2 72 include?
- 72 Scientific research and development contains 2 direct subcategories: 72.1 Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering; 72.2 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities.
- How does NACE Rev 2 72 map to other classification systems?
- 72 Scientific research and development has equivalents in ATECO 2007 (72); CAEM Rev 2 (Moldova) (72); CAEN Rev 2 (72); CAE Rev 3 (72). These crosswalks let you translate this code between NACE Rev 2 and 42 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 72?
- 72 Scientific research and development sits under 72 Scientific research and development in the NACE Rev 2 hierarchy.
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