The metric tide: independent review of the role of metrics in research assessment and management
Metrics evoke a mixed reaction from the research community. A commitment to using data and evidence to inform decisions makes many of us sympathetic, even enthusiastic, about the prospect of granular, real-time analysis of our own activities. Yet we only have to look around us, at the blunt use of m...
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Zusammenfassung: | Metrics evoke a mixed reaction from the research community. A commitment to using data and evidence to inform decisions makes many of us sympathetic, even enthusiastic, about the prospect of granular, real-time analysis of our own activities. Yet we only have to look around us, at the blunt use of metrics to be reminded of the pitfalls. Metrics hold real power: they are constitutive of values, identities and livelihoods. How to exercise that power to positive ends is the focus of this book. Using extensive evidence-gathering, analysis and consultation, the authors take a thorough look at potential uses and limitations of research metrics and indicators. They explore the use of metrics across different disciplines, assess their potential contribution to the development of research excellence and .. |
Beschreibung: | "This report was originally published in 2015. This version of the report was published in 2016."-- title page verso |
Beschreibung: | 168 pages illustrations |
ISBN: | 9781473978782 |
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spelling | Wilsdon, James 1973- Verfasser aut The metric tide independent review of the role of metrics in research assessment and management introduction by James Wilsdon ; report authors, James Wilsdon [and fourteen others] Los Angeles Sage Publications 2016 168 pages illustrations txt rdacontent sti rdacontent c rdamedia cr rdacarrier "This report was originally published in 2015. This version of the report was published in 2016."-- title page verso Includes bibliographic references chapter 1. Measuring up -- chapter 2. The rising tide -- chapter 3. Rough indications -- chapter 4. Disciplinary dilemmas -- chapter 5. Judgement and peer review -- chapter 6. Management by metrics -- chapter 7. Cultures of counting -- chapter 8. Sciences in transition -- chapter 9. Reflections on REF -- chapter 10. Responsible metrics Metrics evoke a mixed reaction from the research community. A commitment to using data and evidence to inform decisions makes many of us sympathetic, even enthusiastic, about the prospect of granular, real-time analysis of our own activities. Yet we only have to look around us, at the blunt use of metrics to be reminded of the pitfalls. Metrics hold real power: they are constitutive of values, identities and livelihoods. How to exercise that power to positive ends is the focus of this book. Using extensive evidence-gathering, analysis and consultation, the authors take a thorough look at potential uses and limitations of research metrics and indicators. They explore the use of metrics across different disciplines, assess their potential contribution to the development of research excellence and .. Research / Evaluation fast Research Evaluation Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe 1473973066 Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe 9781473973060 https://sk.sagepub.com/books/the-metric-tide Verlag URL des Erstveröffentlichers Volltext |
spellingShingle | Wilsdon, James 1973- The metric tide independent review of the role of metrics in research assessment and management Includes bibliographic references chapter 1. Measuring up -- chapter 2. The rising tide -- chapter 3. Rough indications -- chapter 4. Disciplinary dilemmas -- chapter 5. Judgement and peer review -- chapter 6. Management by metrics -- chapter 7. Cultures of counting -- chapter 8. Sciences in transition -- chapter 9. Reflections on REF -- chapter 10. Responsible metrics Research / Evaluation fast Research Evaluation |
title | The metric tide independent review of the role of metrics in research assessment and management |
title_auth | The metric tide independent review of the role of metrics in research assessment and management |
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title_short | The metric tide |
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