Evaluating Federal Research Programs: Research and the Government Performance and Results Act

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. "3 Measuring and Evaluating Federally Funded Research." Evaluating Federal Research Programs: Research and the Government Performance and Results Act. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 1999.

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of evaluation must be chosen to match the character of research and its objectives. Furthermore, the committee believes that expert review is the most effective mechanism for evaluating the quality, leadership, and relevance of research (especially basic research) performed and funded by federal agencies. Ultimately, decisions regarding the selection and funding of research programs must be made by agency managers informed by expert review.

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