### Question
How is the "applied research" defined?


### Answer
The term **applied research** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 9501* as follows -

> research—


(A) to gain knowledge or understanding necessary for determining the means by which a recognized and specific need may be met

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 9501*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-EDUCATION RESEARCH, STATISTICS, EVALUATION, INFORMATION, AND DISSEMINATION > SUBCHAPTER I-EDUCATION SCIENCES REFORM**

