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2. Overview of the Study Process
Pages 9-10

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... Tasks included are the development a set of operational definitions, the identification of detailed metrics, the review existing data sources, and the development of primary research methodologies. Closely interrelated, these tasks will be addressed iteratively.
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... Implementation of agreed metrics requires data. A wide mix of data sources will be used, so the availability of existing data and the feasibility of collecting needed data by different methods will also condition the selection of metrics, and the choice of study methods.
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