Research Activity in Major Research Universities: An Alternative Ranking System.

Groth, Randall H.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ447366

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Publication Date: 1992

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Research Activity in Major Research Universities: An Alternative Ranking System.

Groth, Randall H.; And Others

SRA Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, v23 n4 p23-33 Spr 1992

Application of a multidimensional measure of university research activity, the Research Activity Index (RAI), is described and compared to the more common use of research and development expenditures as a criterion of activity. The RAI incorporates seven expenditure variables, three graduate-student-related variables, and a research library ranking index. (MSE)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Expenditures, Higher Education, Rating Scales, Research Administration, Research and Development, Research Libraries, Research Projects, Research Universities

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Numerical/Quantitative Data

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Audience: Researchers; Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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