A strategy for assessing science : behavioral and social research on aging / Committee on Assessing Behavioral and Social Science Research on Aging, Center for Studies of Behavior and Development, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education ; Irwin Feller and Paul C. Stern, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Feller, Irwin.

Stern, Paul C., 1944-

Center for Studies of Behavior and Development (U.S.). Committee on Assessing Behavioral and Social Science Research on Aging.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gerontology--United States.

Gerontology.

Aging--Government policy--United States.

Aging.

Physical Description:

xiv, 162 p.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : National Academies Press, c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A Strategy for Assessing Science offers strategic advice on the perennial issue of assessing rates of progress in different scientific fields. It considers available knowledge about how science makes progress and examines a range of decision-making strategies for addressing key science policy concerns. These include avoiding undue conservatism that may arise from the influence of established disciplines; achieving rational, high-quality, accountable, and transparent decision processes; and establishing an appropriate balance of influence between scientific communities and agency science managers. A Strategy for Assessing Science identifies principles for setting priorities and specific recommendations for the context of behavioral and social research on aging.

Contents:

The purpose of the study

The NIA Behavioral and Social Science Research Program

The stakes in research assessment

Progress in science

Methods of assessing science

Conclusions and recommendations.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9786610844234

9780309180443

0309180449

9781280844232

128084423X

9780309667593

0309667593

OCLC:

923277947