Question

Recognizing that Americans will live longer, and likely want to drive longer, Ford created a "Third Age" suit which simulates conditions older drivers face. This suit helps Ford create features in vehicles that can assist older drivers.
This type of R&D is:

a. Applied research
b. Basic research
c. Development and implementation
d. Refined research

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Applied research

Explanation:

• The applied research is an application of the methodologies used to solve the problems and the practical issues affecting an individual and is used in business and education and medicine to develop and form new technology.  

• As ford has recognized the need of the American to live longer and thus as made modifications in their vehicles that suit the needs of the old drivers.

Answer 2

Answer:

c. Development and implementation

Explanation:

The company conducted extensive research to know how people react to driving and if living longer will ensure that people will plan to drive for a longer period of time. After completing the research, they discovered that the hypothesis is true. As a result, the company drafted out development and implementation strategy.