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Social, medical, and technological innovations are discussed, first with reference to historical examples and then with modern studies. I show the need for evaluating both the innovations themselves and the research processes leading to them. I suggest some kinds of research that need to be carried out if we are to continue to have a vigorous program of scientific and technological innovation. Finally, I explain the new initiative by the AAAS in science and engineering education.
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Mosteller, F. (2006). Innovation and Evaluation. In: Fienberg, S.E., Hoaglin, D.C. (eds) Selected Papers of Frederick Mosteller. Springer Series in Statistics. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-44956-2_33
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