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It is often necessary to scientifically evaluate a complex technological system. Such an evaluation usually requires determination by the system's costs, its effectiveness in achieving the system's objectives, its efficiency in the use of costly resources, its cost-effectiveness as compared to other alternatives, and the benefits gained by its expenditures. A matrix is presented as a suggested guideline for a comprehensive evaluation of a technological system.
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Collen, M.F. A guideline matrix for technological system evaluation. J Med Syst 2, 249–254 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02222286
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