an approach to science in which scientific principles and theories are applied in practical ways, for example, in the development of an instrument or new experimental method.
APPLIED SCIENCE: "A person studying applied science would likely be interested in putting theoretical concepts of science into practical use in some way, for example, by using principles unearthed in their research to develop a new telescope."
Cite this page: N., Pam M.S., "APPLIED SCIENCE," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/applied-science/ (accessed May 11, 2021).
