basic survey; fundamental investigation; preliminary research
Refers to an initial or foundational survey or investigation, often conducted before a larger project or policy decision.
Before starting the new business, we conducted a basic market survey.
For this plan, a preliminary investigation of the area is necessary first.
事前調査 is a preliminary investigation done before a specific action, while 基礎調査 is more about foundational or basic research that may not be tied to an immediate next step.
予備調査 is a preparatory survey, often smaller in scale, whereas 基礎調査 implies a more thorough foundational study.
Compound of 基礎 (foundation, basis) and 調査 (investigation, survey).