Title A Þstrategy 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

Published Washington, DC : National Academies Press, ©2007

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 162 pages) Contents ""FrontMatter""; ""Dedication""; ""Preface""; ""Contents""; ""Executive Summary""; ""1 The Purpose of the Study""; ""2 The NIA Behavioral and Social Research Program""; ""3 The Stakes in Research Assessment""; ""4 Progress in Science""; ""5 Methods of Assessing Science""; ""6 Conclusions and Recommendations""; ""References""; ""Appendix: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff"" 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 Notes Print version record Subject Gerontology -- United States Aging -- Government policy -- United States Research. Methodology. Mental illness. Science. Physical sciences. Aging. Cognition disorders. Neurobehavioral disorders. Psychology. Older people -- Government policy -- United States Aging -- United States Research Design -- United States Neurocognitive Disorders Aging -- United States Research Design -- United States Behavioral Research -- United States Cognition Disorders -- United States Aging [MESH] Research Design [MESH] Cognition Disorders [MESH] Behavioral Research [MESH] Behavioral Research -- United States Cognition Disorders -- United States United States North America Research Growth and Development Behavioral Sciences Methods Investigative Techniques Behavioral Disciplines and Activities Mental Disorders Science Americas Physiological Phenomena Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Psychiatry and Psychology Natural Science Disciplines Geographic Locations Disciplines and Occupations Phenomena and Processes Geographicals Aging Research Design Behavioral Research Cognition Disorders research (function) behavioral sciences. methodology. mental disorders. sciences (philosophy) physical sciences. science (modern discipline) SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Discrimination & Race Relations. SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Minority Studies. SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination & Race Relations. SOCIAL SCIENCE / Minority Studies. Science Research Physical sciences Methodology Mental illness Cognition disorders Aging Aging -- Government policy Gerontology Gerontology. Social Welfare & Social Work. Social Sciences. SUBJECT North America. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85092455 United States North America Subject North America United States Form Electronic book Author 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. ISBN 0309667593 9780309667593

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