RELATED CODES
54171 - Research and Development in the Ph ysical, Engineering, and Life Sciences54172 - Research and Development in th e Social Sciences and Humanities
5417 - Scientific Research and Development Services
This industry group comprises establishments engaged in conducting original investigation undertaken on a systematic basis to gain new knowledge (research) and/or the application of research findings or other scientific knowledge for the creation of new or significantly improved products or processes (experimental development). The industries within this industry group are defined on the basis of the domain of research; that is, on the scientific expertise of the establishment.