TY  - BOOK
AU  - Wilsdon,James
TI  - The metric tide
SN  - 9781473973060 (pbk.) :
U1  - 001.4'2 23
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Los Angeles
PB  - SAGE
KW  - Research
KW  - Methodology
KW  - General
KW  - eflch
KW  - ukslc
N1  - Specialized
N2  - 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
ER  -