Part one of a five part seminar on technology forecasting, tools, techniques and processes. Part four covers an introduction to technology forecasting.
18. TF Process 06/07/09 Inputs Techniques Output Decision/Question Qualitative Quantitative Time Probability Planning Implementation Assumptions Data Insight Judgement Projective Normative
19. Types of Forecasts 06/07/09 What are possible futures? Can we find a path to get to those futures? What is the trend? What may affect the trend? What are the potential futures? Future 1 Future 2 Today Normative Projective
52. The World of Nanotechnology 06/07/09 Genomics Semiconductors MEMS Electronic Systems Mechanical Systems Electrical Systems Material Systems Molecular Construction
69. Bibliometrics 06/07/09 Area of interest: Metric Fundamental R&D: Number of items in databases - Science Citation Index Applied R&D: Number of items in databases - Engineering Index Development: Number of items in databases - U.S. Patents Application: Number of items in databases - Newspaper Abstracts Growth rate: Daily Trends over time in number of items Maturity: Topics receiving attention Source: Roger Hough
70. Data Mining (Anthrax) 06/07/09 Source: Oklahoma State University Technology Forecasting & Data Mining Team http://techforecast.okstate.edu
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