The primary research function of the Department of Education has been to administer tests and collect data.

Each committee is assigned its own staff to assist with its legislative, investigative, and research functions.

Large numbers of voluntary agencies also have a research function, sponsoring or undertaking research into needs.

She saw it as a move to balance "excellence in undergraduate education with the research functions of a large public university."

It developed a research function, and became an important part of the British anti-war scene.

Both the marketing and research functions are frequently involved in expert services of a technological nature.

The game also includes a research function.

France and Germany already had museums and universities with a substantial research function.

The Company's markets are engineers, technicians, and scientists in manufacturing, product development, and research functions.

In support of this research function, the Office is empowered to collect the data required to assess, evaluate and monitor threats to financial stability.