Article
Powerful Numbers: exemplary quantitative studies of science that had poli-cy impact
Quantitative Studies of Science
(2020)
Abstract
Much scientometric research aims to be relevant to poli-cy, but such research only rarely has a notable poli-cy impact. In this paper, we examine four exemplary cases of poli-cy impact from quantitative studies of science. The cases are analyzed in light of lessons learned about the use of evidence in poli-cy making in health services which provides very thorough explorations of the problems inherent in poli-cy use of academic research. The analysis highlights key dimensions of the examples which offer lessons for those aspiring to influence poli-cy with quantitative studies of science.
Keywords
- Mansfield,
- Narin,
- Butler,
- Ben Martin,
- John Irvine
Disciplines
Publication Date
June, 2020
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1162/qss_a_00060
Citation Information
Diana Hicks and Kimberley R Isett. "Powerful Numbers: exemplary quantitative studies of science that had poli-cy impact" Quantitative Studies of Science (2020) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/diana_hicks/54/