| C.V. |
coefficient of variation |
| WebCASPAR |
Integrated Science and Engineering Resources Data System |
| CATI |
computer-assisted telephone interviewing |
| EPSCoR |
Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research |
| FFRDC |
federally funded research and development center |
| FY |
fiscal year |
| GSS |
Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering |
| HBCU |
Historically Black College and University |
| HEGIS |
Higher Education General Information Survey |
| HES |
Higher Education Surveys |
| IPEDS |
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System |
| NCES |
National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education |
| NIH |
National Institutes of Health |
| NSCG |
National Survey of College Graduates |
| NSF |
National Science Foundation |
| NSRCG |
National Survey of Recent College Graduates |
| OES |
Occupational Employment Statistics Survey |
| R&D |
research and development |
| RDD |
random digit dialing |
| S&E |
science and engineering |
| SDR |
Survey of Doctorate Recipients |
| SED |
Survey of Earned Doctorates |
| SESTAT |
Scientists and Engineers Statistical Data System |
| SIC |
Standard Industrial Classification |
| SRS |
Division of Science Resources Statistics at NSF |
| SSEL |
Standard Statistical Establishment List |
| STIS |
Scientific and Technical Information System |
