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Introduction The Australian Standard Research Classification (ASRC) is the collective name given to a set of three related classifications designed for use in measurement and analysis of research and experimental development undertaken in both the private and public sectors in Australia. It aims to facilitate the comparison of research and development data between sectors of the Australian economy (e.g. general government, private non-profit organisations, businesses and educational institutions). The three classifications in the ASRC are:
The classifications are used in conjunction with industrial and institutional sector classifications to produce a set of official statistics which support a variety of user interests. Type of Activity classification (TOA) This classification allows Research and Development activity to be categorised according to the type of research effort namely, pure basic research, strategic basic research, applied research and experimental development. Research Fields, Courses and Disciplines classification (RFCD) This classification allows both research and development activity and areas of study to be categorised. It allows Research and Development activity to be categorised according to the field of research undertaken. In this respect, it is the nature of the Research and Development which is being examined. Socio-Economic Objective classification (SEO) This classification allows research and development to be categorised according to the purpose of the Research and Development as perceived by the data provider (researcher). It consists of discrete economic, social, technological or scientific domains for identifying the principle purpose of the research and development. The attributes applied to the design of this classification comprise a combination of processes, products, health, education and other social and environmental aspects of particular interest. Type of Activity Classification (TOA) Four types of activity applicable to research and development are recognised in this classification:
Pure basic research is experimental and theoretical work undertaken to acquire new knowledge without looking for long term benefits other than the advancement of knowledge. Strategic basic research is experimental and theoretical work undertaken to acquire new knowledge directed into specified broad areas in the expectation of useful discoveries. It provides the broad base of knowledge necessary for the solution of recognised practical problems. Applied research is original work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge with a specific application in view. It is undertaken either to determine possible uses for the findings of basic research or to determine new ways of achieving some specific and predetermined objectives. Experimental development is systematic work, using existing knowledge gained from research or practical experience, that is directed to producing new materials, products or devices, to installing new processes, systems and services, or to improving substantially those already produced or installed. Research Fields, Courses and Disciplines classification (RFCD) The classification is arranged in a hierarchical structure. It has 24 Divisions, 139 Disciplines and 898 Subjects. The Divisions of the classification are:
Following is an example of the structure of the classification.
This classification is arranged in a heirarchical structure. It has 5 Divisions, 18 Subdivisions, 107 Groups and 594 Classes.
An example showing the structure of the classification follows.
Further information Further information may be obtained through the following product:
ASRC Release Date: The 2nd edition of the ASRC was released in August 1998.
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