NAF 72—Scientific research and development

Where 72 sits

1. N Activities professional, scientific and technical
2. 72 Scientific research and development

Contains 2 narrower codes

• 72.1 Research and development in physical and natural sciences
• 72.2 Research and development in the humanities and social sciences

What 72 includes

• This division includes the activities of three types of research and development : 1) basic research : experimental or theoretical work undertaken primarily with a view to acquire new knowledge of the underlying foundations of phenomena and observable facts, without considering the application or specific use ; 2) applied research : original investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge, directed primarily towards a goal or target specific practice ; 3) experimental development : systematic work, drawing on the insights existing research and/or practical experience, aiming to produce new the materials, products and devices, to implement new processes, systems and services, and to improving substantially those already produced or put in place.
• Research and experimental development of this division shall not be considered as ancillary activities. They are divided into the following two categories : natural sciences and engineering ; social sciences and humanities.
• This division also includes : The development and production of prototypes in the first goal to make additional improvements, whether or not they are associated with the production.

What 72 excludes

• Market research and opinion polls, see 73.20Y

72 in other systems