The Trend to Contract Research: Problems and Opportunities.

Gallagher, James J.

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ERIC Number: EJ215212

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Publication Date: 1979

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The Trend to Contract Research: Problems and Opportunities.

Gallagher, James J.

Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, v1 n5 p29-38 Sep-Oct 1979

Contract research has increased because of: agencies' time limits; governmental agencies' skepticism about academics' practicality; and a power struggle between government and universities for control of the information production business. Implications of the increase in contract research are discussed and recommendations are made. (MH)

Descriptors: Action Research, Contracts, Educational Research, Educational Researchers, Employer Employee Relationship, Financial Support, Government Role, Higher Education, Political Power, Public Officials, Research Opportunities, Research Problems, Research Projects, Research Utilization, Time

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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