In defense of quantitative metrics in researcher assessments

Qualitative assessments of researchers are resource-intensive, untenable in nonmeritocratic settings, and error-prone. Although often derided, quantitative metrics could help improve research practices if they are rigorous, field-adjusted, and centralized.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ioannidis, John P. A., Maniadis, Zacharias
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2023
Materias:
Perspective
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10695359/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38048328
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3002408
Descripción
Sumario:Qualitative assessments of researchers are resource-intensive, untenable in nonmeritocratic settings, and error-prone. Although often derided, quantitative metrics could help improve research practices if they are rigorous, field-adjusted, and centralized.

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