The Difference Between Basic Research and Applied Research Is

Multiple Choice

The difference between basic research and applied research is

A) basic research uses on qualitative methods and applied research uses quantitative methods.
B) basic research uses quantitative methods and applied research uses qualitative methods.
C) applied research aims to improve something and basic research aims to add to the knowledge base.
D) applied research works primarily with descriptive research and basic research works with explanatory research.
E) none of the above.