Business Use Case Proposal (BUCP) Template - Appendix A - Additional Terms for Clarity

Sep 1, 2026

Business Use Case Proposal (BUCP) Template, subject to testing and refinement, includes Appendix A with additional terms intended to clarify terminology used in proposals. The appendix provides a working definition of “research” as a systematic investigation spanning development, testing, and evaluation to produce generalizable knowledge. It also delineates common activities that do not qualify as research, including quality improvement, normal program operations, public health service functions, health care operations, and various oversight, audit, or enforcement-related activities, clarifying how intent, conduct, and funding can affect classification.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatDOCX

Pages4

Reading Time2 min

AccessFree to download

Appendix A: Additional Terms for Clarity

Research definition

Activities that are not considered research

FAQs

How does the document define “research” in the context of the BUCP template?

It defines research as a systematic investigation, including research development, testing, and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge.

Which activities are explicitly not considered research?

The document excludes quality improvement or assurance, normal program operations, and certain public health and health care operations, including case management, care coordination, planning, administration, and program evaluation or assessment.

Can an activity sometimes be considered research and sometimes not?

Yes. The document states an activity may fall both in and out of the research definition depending on purpose, who conducts it, funding, and whether it is required by law.

Sep 1, 2026

Upload by River Wang