1. Research and Developement
Objective 3.04

2. Research and Development
“ The practical application of scientific and engineering knowledge for discovering new knowledge about products, processes, and services, and then applying that knowledge to create new and improved products, processes, and services that fill market needs.

3. Types of Research Basic Research
Research done to learn more about the world around us.
Applied Research
Utilizes the process of solving actual problems.

4. Building Upon our Research
We build upon our research through
Retrieving
Describing
Experimenting
We do this to solve problems or develop new products.

5. Retrieving
Utilizing information that is currently accepted.
Example:
The Earth revolves around the Sun is accepted as scientific fact.

6. Describing
Is recording information in current situations such as standard sizes and formats required for products or systems.
Example: Recording Ergonomic Safety Tips to ensure a safe workplace.

7. Experimenting Is basically trial and error research.
Products and components may be tested and evaluated.
Information is recorded and utilized to provide feedback for future product development. It is the control of variables.

8. Brainstorming
A method of shared problem solving in which all members of a group spontaneously and in a unrestrained discussion generate ideas.