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Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

Use this group for the broader activity area of research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering, including Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.

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Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities

Use this class for research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities when the main activity 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) and Research and development on humanities and arts (e.g. history and archaeology; literature and languages; philosophy). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

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Scientific research and development

Use this division for scientific research and development when the main activity includes (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; and (2) applied research: original investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge, directed primarily towards a specific practical aim or objective; and. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

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N PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES72 Scientific research and development

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Shared hierarchy

These codes share N PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES > 72 Scientific research and development before they diverge.

Known ambiguity

72.2, 72.1, 72.20 already list another compared code as related or often confused.

Check exclusions

72.20, 72 include official exclusions that may point to a better-fitting code.

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Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities

Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities

Scientific research and development

Plain-language summary

Official inclusions

Not stated separately in available source data

Not stated separately in available source data

- 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
- research and development on socio-economic relations

- 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.

Official exclusions

Not stated separately in available source data

Not stated separately in available source data

- market research and public opinion polling, see 73.20

- market research and public opinion polling, see 73.20

Typical examples

- Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities

- Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

- 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
- Research and development on socio-economic relations

- (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.

Common reasons to choose this code

- Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities

- Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

- 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
- research and development on socio-economic relations

- 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.

Common reasons not to choose this code

- Activities primarily classified as research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

- Activities primarily classified as research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities

- market research and public opinion polling, see 73.20

- market research and public opinion polling, see 73.20

Usually not this code

- Activities primarily classified as research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

- Activities primarily classified as research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities

- Market research and public opinion polling

- Market research and public opinion polling

Related codes

- 72.1 Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
- 72.20 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
- 72 Scientific research and development

- 72.2 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
- 72.10 Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
- 72 Scientific research and development

- 73.20 Market research and public opinion polling
- 72.2 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities

- 73.20 Market research and public opinion polling
- 69 Legal and accounting activities
- 70 Activities of head offices and management consultancy
- 71 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
- 73 Activities of advertising, market research and public relations
- 72.1 Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
- 72.2 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
- N PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES

Parent hierarchy

N PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES > 72 Scientific research and development > 72.2 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities

N PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES > 72 Scientific research and development > 72.1 Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

N PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES > 72 Scientific research and development > 72.2 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities > 72.20 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities

N PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES > 72 Scientific research and development

Rev. 2 mapping

- 72.2 -> 72.2 (exact)

- 72.1 -> 72.1 (exact)

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- 72.20 -> 72.20 (exact)

- 72 -> 72 (exact)

Comparison field	72.2	72.1	72.20	72
Official title	Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities	Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering	Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities	Scientific research and development
Plain-language summary	Use this group for the broader activity area of research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities, including Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.	Use this group for the broader activity area of research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering, including Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.	Use this class for research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities when the main activity 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) and Research and development on humanities and arts (e.g. history and archaeology; literature and languages; philosophy). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.	Use this division for scientific research and development when the main activity includes (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; and (2) applied research: original investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge, directed primarily towards a specific practical aim or objective; and. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official inclusions	Not stated separately in available source data	Not stated separately in available source data	- 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 - research and development on socio-economic relations	- 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.
Official exclusions	Not stated separately in available source data	Not stated separately in available source data	- market research and public opinion polling, see 73.20	- market research and public opinion polling, see 73.20
Typical examples	- Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities	- Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering	- 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 - Research and development on socio-economic relations	- (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.
Common reasons to choose this code	- Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities	- Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering	- 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 - research and development on socio-economic relations	- 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.
Common reasons not to choose this code	- Activities primarily classified as research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering	- Activities primarily classified as research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities	- market research and public opinion polling, see 73.20	- market research and public opinion polling, see 73.20
Usually not this code	- Activities primarily classified as research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering	- Activities primarily classified as research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities	- Market research and public opinion polling	- Market research and public opinion polling
Related codes	- 72.1 Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering - 72.20 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities - 72 Scientific research and development	- 72.2 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities - 72.10 Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering - 72 Scientific research and development	- 73.20 Market research and public opinion polling - 72.2 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities	- 73.20 Market research and public opinion polling - 69 Legal and accounting activities - 70 Activities of head offices and management consultancy - 71 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis - 73 Activities of advertising, market research and public relations - 72.1 Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering - 72.2 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities - N PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES
Parent hierarchy	N PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES > 72 Scientific research and development > 72.2 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities	N PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES > 72 Scientific research and development > 72.1 Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering	N PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES > 72 Scientific research and development > 72.2 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities > 72.20 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities	N PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES > 72 Scientific research and development
Rev. 2 mapping	- 72.2 -> 72.2 (exact)	- 72.1 -> 72.1 (exact)	- 72.20 -> 72.20 (exact)	- 72 -> 72 (exact)

72.2

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- Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities

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- Activities primarily classified as research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

72.1

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- Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

Avoid when

- Activities primarily classified as research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities

72.20

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- 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
- research and development on socio-economic relations

Avoid when

- market research and public opinion polling, see 73.20

Choose when

- 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.

Avoid when

- market research and public opinion polling, see 73.20

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