Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
What this code covers
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.
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- Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
- Activities primarily classified as research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
- Compare with 72.1, 72.20, 72 when the main activity overlaps another code.
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- - Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
- - Activities primarily classified as research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
What is NACE 72.2 used for?
Use NACE 72.2 for research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities when the main activity matches this scope: 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.
What are typical examples for 72.2?
Typical examples include Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities.
When might 72.2 not be the right code?
No separate exclusion examples are available for this record yet; compare nearby hierarchy records before final selection.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 72.2?
Compare 72.2 with 72.1 Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering, 72.20 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities, and 72 Scientific research and development when the activity description is ambiguous.
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.
Rev. 2 code 72.2 maps to the same Rev. 2.1 class 72.2 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
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