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A Þstrategy for assessing science : behavioral and social research on aging /

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 concer...

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Corporate Author: Center for Studies of Behavior and Development (U.S.). Committee on Assessing Behavioral and Social Science Research on Aging
Other Authors: Feller, Irwin, Stern, Paul C., 1944-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : National Academies Press, ©2007.
Subjects:
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
Behavioral Research > United States.
Cognition Disorders > United States.
Aging [MESH]
Research Design [MESH]
Cognition Disorders [MESH]
Behavioral Research [MESH]
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)
United States
North America
Online Access: Full text (MFA users only)
ISBN:0309667593
9780309667593
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of 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""

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