Australian Standard Research Classification
The Australian Standard Research Classification (ASRC) is the collective name for a set of three related classifications developed for use in the measurement and analysis of research and experimental development (R&D) undertaken in Australia, in both the public and private sectors. It allows the comparison of R&D data between sectors of the Australian economy.
The definition, scope and classification of R&D activities largely follow the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Proposed Standard Practice for Surveys of Research and Experimental Development.
The full classification can be ordered or downloaded from the Australian Bureau of Statistics: ASRC (2008 Edition) ABS Cat. no. 1297.0.
Last reviewed: Oct 13, 2008, Last modified: Oct 13, 2008
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