DefinitionA time-use survey is a statistical survey that aims to report data on how people spend their time. If the necessary R&D coefficients cannot be derived from other surveys or...
DefinitionTransfer R&D funds are funding flows from one statistical unit to another statistical unit to perform R&D that does not require any good or service in return and where the funder is...
DefinitionTypes of costs of R&D include individual current and capital cost categories for intramural R&D. Types of current costs include labour costs for internal R&D personnel and other...
DefinitionThree types of R&D are considered under the term ‘R&D’: basic research, applied research and experimental development. See the relevant definitions in this glossary.Data sourceR...
DefinitionR&D and the funds to cover the costs of R&D involve significant flows between units, sectors and countries. From the perspective of performance, R&D is conducted by the...
DefinitionPerformers of R&D consist of statistical units that undertake (i.e. perform) R&D in each of the main sectors covered: Business enterprise, Government, Higher education and Private...
DefinitionR&D personnel are classified according to their R&D function, which may be researcher, technician or other support staff.Data sourceR&D surveys.Source definitionOECD (2015),...
DefinitionThe International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) provides the basis for classifying R&D personnel by formal qualification. Five classes are recommended for the purposes of...
