Integrating Scientometric Indicators into Sociological Studies: Methodical and Methodological Problems |
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Authors: | Gläser Jochen Laudel Grit |
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Affiliation: | (1) Research Evaluation and Policy Project, Research School of Social Sciences, Australian National University, Australia |
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Abstract: | This article discusses the methodological problems of integrating scientometric methods into a qualitative study. Integrative
attempts of this kind are poorly supported by the methodologies of both the sociology of science and scientometrics. Therefore
it was necessary to develop a project-specific methodological approach that linked scientometric methods to theoretical considerations.
The methodological approach is presented and used to discuss general methodological problems concerning the relation between
(qualitative) theory and scientometric methods. This discussion enables some conclusions to be drawn as to the relations that
exist between scientometrics and the sociology of science.
This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date. |
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