We hear the term Research and Development (R&D) being tossed around more often these days. And as a matter of fact, it is not restricted to a Ph.D program or only to science and technology. It has permeated all the spheres from business to medicine to education to home and the outer space. Research refers to a systematic and thorough investigation into a particular subject; a collection and analysis of materials and sources that help you come up with new conclusions. It is a logical processing of information to confirm your assumptions. It is objective and methodical.