The Evaluation of Technology R&D: A Continuing Dilemma,

Abstract

The development of new and advanced technologies, especially those with significant potential social effects, needs to be assessed as part of an on-going process. This paper proposes a technology evaluation agenda for the next decade with special emphasis on four issues: appropriate technology R&D standards and criteria; the institutional context; comparisons to alternative options; and the social effects.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA109824

Entities

People

  • Peter Deleon

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Biomedical Technology
  • Business Administration
  • California
  • Computers
  • Contraception
  • Emerging Technology
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • New York
  • Nuclear Energy
  • Political Science
  • Public Policy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Solar Energy
  • Standards

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.