Assessment of the Small Business Innovation Research Program : Project Methodology

Front Matter -- CONTENTS -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -- I. METHODOLOGY PAPER -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Overview of the Study Process -- 3. Clarifying Study Objectives -- 4. Developing Operational Definitions and Concepts -- 5. Potential Metrics for Addressing Study Objectives -- 6. Existing Data Sources -- 7. Methodology Development: Primary Research -- II. ANNEXES -- Annex A SBIR Legislation -- Annex B Sample Proposal -- Annex C Memorandum of Understanding -- Annex D Additional Research Areas of Committee Interest -- Annex E Bibliography -- Annex F Research Matrix -- Annex G Issues Related to Sampling -- Annex H Committee and Research Team Bios -- Annex I Tasks to Further Develop and Implement the Methodology -- Annex J Template for Individual Agency Reports -- III. RESEARCH TOOLS -- 1. DRAFT PHASE I SURVEY -- 2. DRAFT PHASE II SURVEY -- 3. DRAFT PROGRAM MANAGER SURVEY -- 4. CASE STUDY TEMPLATE.