operations research
noun
: the application of scientific and especially mathematical methods to the study and analysis of problems involving complex systems
called also operational research
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Degree requirement: graduate degree in computer science/engineering, statistics, operations research covering advanced statistics, ML (machine learning) and AI (artificial intelligence).
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Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
For those aspiring to enter operations research or related fields, Dr. Larson advises staying open to new ideas and incorporating personal experiences into one’s work.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
For more than five decades, Richard Larson, PhD, has shaped the field of operations research with a deep commitment to solving real-world problems.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Rational analysis includes operations research, technical analysis in finance and market research.
—Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
For those aspiring to enter operations research or related fields, Dr. Larson advises staying open to new ideas and incorporating personal experiences into one’s work.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
For more than five decades, Richard Larson, PhD, has shaped the field of operations research with a deep commitment to solving real-world problems.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Rational analysis includes operations research, technical analysis in finance and market research.
—Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Operations research.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/operations%20research. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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