A Discriminant Analysis Model for Rating Research and Development Data Programs.
Abstract
The research was initiated to develop and demonstrate a discriminant analysis method for rating technical data associated with Department of Defense (DoD) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) research and development programs. In addition, it was designed to identify any differences in the technical data rating philosophies of the participating decision-making groups. The research included a review of the literature associated with research and development rating methods as well as the theory underlying discriminant analysis. The principal data-gathering instruments were two questionnaires. A three-model data evaluation system was developed utilizing the method of discriminant analysis to perform the classification function. The three models operate in tandem to process the questionnaire data, calculate minimum mean estimate (MME) values, compute the necessary linear functions known as discriminant functions, evaluate classification functions, determine the probability associated with the largest discriminant function, and classify new data. The validity of the model was demonstrated by evaluating the technical data program associated with a major DoD weapon system development program. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0716812
Entities
People
- Eddie E. Gordhammer Jr