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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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Los Angeles :
Sage Publications,
2016.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | 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 ... |
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| Item Description: | "This report was originally published in 2015. This version of the report was published in 2016."-- title page verso. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (168 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographic references. |
| ISBN: | 9781473978782 (ebook) : |