### Question
How is the term research defined?


### Answer
The term **research** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 7482* as the following:

> any type of study to advance the image, desirability, marketability, production, product development, quality, or nutritional value of popcorn

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 7482*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 101-AGRICULTURAL PROMOTION > SUBCHAPTER V-POPCORN**

