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social science subjects > library and information science > information science > systems analysis > operations research
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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > victimology > victimology and crime prevention > methodology > analysis (methodology) > systems analysis > operations research
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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > methodology > analysis (methodology) > systems analysis > operations research
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > social psychology research > methods > research design > research questions > methodology > analysis (methodology) > systems analysis > operations research
... > social science subjects > social research > research methods and evaluation > research design > research questions > methodology > analysis (methodology) > systems analysis > operations research

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operations research  

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  • A general approach to the scientific study of the activities (operations) of complex systems such as large corporations. Quantitative criteria are often used, and techniques are usually drawn from several disciplines, to make decisions about ways to increase the efficiency of the system as a whole. [Source: Dictionary of Statistics & Methodology; Operations Research]

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