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Measuring Performance: Challenges in Evaluating Research and Development

T-RCED-97-130 Published: Apr 10, 1997. Publicly Released: Apr 10, 1997.
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GAO discussed its work related to the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Advanced Technology Program (ATP), Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program, and research and development (R&D) performance measures.

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Business assistanceFederal fundsManufacturing industryProfitsResearch and developmentResearch program managementResearch programsSurveysTechnical assistancePerformance measures