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MIT develops measures to predict performance of complex systems

Taking a cue from the financial world, MIT researchers along with experts in industry and government have developed a list of 13 measures that engineers can use to predict how well a system -- or project -- will perform before it is even finished.

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1. MIT simplifies prediction of complex systems
   01-19-2007 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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