A methodology for evaluating the relationship between measures of evaluation (MOEVs): the STF approach
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Authors
Kessner, Stephen Charles
Subjects
Command and Control (C2)
Measure of Effectiveness (MOE)
Measure of Evaluation (MOEV)
Measure of Force Effectiveness (MOFE)
Measure of Merit (MOM)
Measure of Performance (MOP)
Measure of Platform Effectiveness (MOPE)
Measure of Success (MOS)
Measure of Effectiveness (MOE)
Measure of Evaluation (MOEV)
Measure of Force Effectiveness (MOFE)
Measure of Merit (MOM)
Measure of Performance (MOP)
Measure of Platform Effectiveness (MOPE)
Measure of Success (MOS)
Advisors
Lacer, Donald A.
Date of Issue
1991-06
Date
June 1991
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This thesis shows how the subjective transfer function (STF) approach can be used to evaluate the relationship between measures of evaluation (MOEVs). This methodology, developed by The Rand Corporation, uses algebraic modeling and expert opinion to measure the effectiveness of complex systems. Measures of evaluation (MOEVs) are defined and a relationship between the MOEVs is developed. This hierarchy of MOEVs is derived from a defense planning process and a corresponding military system structure. The STF approach is described in detail. An example is provided showing the relationship between the measure of effectiveness (MOE) of tactical air command and control and the measure of force effectiveness (MOFE) of tactical air forces. Finally, the STF approach is evaluated from two perspectives. First, it is evaluated as an evaluation methodology, using Hollnagel's six criteria. Second, Giordano and Weir's criteria for evaluating a model's effectiveness and construction are discussed. Key issues and recommendations are made in the following areas: (1) the defense planning structure, (2) the military system hierarchy, (3) the definitions of MOEVs, (4) the hierarchical relationship among MOEVs, and (5) the assessment of system evaluation methodologies.
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Thesis
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Department
Command, Control and Communications Academic Group
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School
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Format
134 p.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.