Accession Number:

AD0753815

Title:

The Evaluation of Research Supported by a Mission-Oriented Agency-- Structured Approaches. Volume 2: A Preliminary Look at Quantitative Methods for Evaluating Research

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIV

Personal Author(s):

• Molander, Roger C.

Report Date:

1971-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

41.0

Abstract:

Because of difficulties in evaluating research, an attempt is made to find quantitative methods that might provide a straightforward means of comparing research projects and research laboratories. The objectives relate to current or projected DoD problem areas and education of the defense R and D community.

Descriptors:

• *DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
• *RESEARCH MANAGEMENT
• *SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
• EXPERIMENTAL DATA
• REPORTS
• INSTRUCTION MANUALS
• PROBLEM SOLVING
• QUALITY CONTROL
• LABORATORIES

Subject Categories:

• Administration and Management

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE