Developing science indicators for basic science offices within mission agencies.

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Title: Developing science indicators for basic science offices within mission agencies.
Authors: Feller, Irwin, Gamota, George, Valdez, William
Source: Research Evaluation. Apr2003, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p71-79. 9p.
Subjects: Science indicators, Technology indicators, Scientific method, Research, Methodology
Abstract: This paper starts with an analysis of how political and organizational factors shape the general and specific criteria used to determine the set of science indicators that will be used to assess a science agency's performance and then proceeds to develop an approach that can be used to assess the appropriateness of specific indicators and indicator methodologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:This paper starts with an analysis of how political and organizational factors shape the general and specific criteria used to determine the set of science indicators that will be used to assess a science agency's performance and then proceeds to develop an approach that can be used to assess the appropriateness of specific indicators and indicator methodologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:09582029
DOI:10.3152/147154403781776762