A historical reflection on research evaluation studies, their recurrent themes and challenges

Sonja Marjanovic, Stephen Hanney, Steven Wooding

ResearchPublished Dec 7, 2009

This report presents a historical reflection on research evaluation studies, their recurrent themes and challenges, and their implications. It critically examines studies of how scientific research drives innovation and socioeconomic benefits.

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  • Year: 2009
  • Pages: 53
  • Document Number: TR-789-RS

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Marjanovic, Sonja, Stephen Hanney, and Steven Wooding, A historical reflection on research evaluation studies, their recurrent themes and challenges. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 2009. https://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR789.html.
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This publication supersedes a previous version published in 2007 (WR-466-RS).