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A data processing system for organizing, analyzing, recording, storing, and reporting research results consists of: a computer having a memory, a central processing unit, and an input/output unit, a first data structure recorded in the memory, the first data structure encoding a number of projects, a second data structure recorded in the memory, the second data structure encoding a number of propositions, a third data structure recorded in the memory, the third data structure encoding a number of authorities, and each of the propositions and authorities being associated with at least one of the projects, and a computer program executing in the central processing unit, the computer program defining structural and functional relationships among the projects, propositions, and authorities, the computer program receiving information on the projects, propositions, and authorities from an operator through the input/output unit, and the computer program organizing the information and displaying relationships among the projects, propositions, authorities and information to the operator through the input/output unit. A data processing method for organizing, analyzing, recording, storing, and reporting research results, comprising the steps of: Inputting user identification data, Inputting information related to a plurality of research projects, Inputting information related to a plurality of propositions, Associating each of the propositions with at least one of the research projects, Inputting information on a plurality of authorities, Associating each of the authorities with at least one of said plurality of research projects, Outputting a propositions report displaying the information associated with selected propositions, and Outputting an authorities report displaying the information associated with selected authorities.

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