The assessments we are discussing here focus more on understanding what development practices are in use, and where and how they can be improved to impact positively the development effectiveness. 2.

我们这里讨论的评估更加集中在理解什么开发实践在使用，它们在哪里和怎样被改善以影响开发效果上。

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IllustrationMost organizations use measurements in various ways to assess performance or effectiveness of various courses of action.

illustration大多数组织用各种方法来使用度量制度对项目性能或者各种行动路线的有效性进行评估。

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"[Usability is] the extent to which a product can be used by specified users to achieve specified goals with effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction in a specified context of use." - ISO 9241-11.

指特定用户为了在特定使用环境下能够以何种程度利用某种产品，以有效地达到特定目的，取得满意的效果。

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Race to the Top has helped drive states nationwide to pursue higher standards, improve teacher effectiveness, use data effectively in the classroom, and adopt new strategies to help struggling schools.

WHITEHOUSE: Home ? Race to the Top

To do this, we need to invest in systems - software and resources that create and deliver engaging interactive courses, monitor use, effectiveness and engagement in new ways and share that information with teachers and educators.

BBC: Viewpoint: Why disruption is good for business

Some of the cost-saving measures discussed by the coalition representatives involve computerizing medical records and coordinating care, but other initiatives are more controversial including the use of comparative effectiveness research in patient care.

NPR: Orszag: Health Coalition's Plan A 'Significant' Step