The consistency of RAE outcomes in the social sciences: A quantitative comparison of social policy and cognate subjects in the RAE 2001

SD McKay

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Abstract

In the RAE 2001, widely differing proportions of staff were judged internationally excellent in different academic subjects. This has important financial and other implications, and in 2008 a hierarchical structure will aim to increase consistency. We look at those subjects that will be part of a super-unit with social policy in 2008, and consider what objective rationale may explain the wide differences in ratings in 2001. A quantitative analysis found no such rationale, indeed some variations appear perverse. This highlights the need for greater consistency of judgements, perhaps steered by a ‘super-panel’.
Translated title of the contributionThe consistency of RAE outcomes in the social sciences: A quantitative comparison of social policy and cognate subjects in the RAE 2001
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1 - 13
Number of pages13
JournalSocial Policy and Society
Volume5 (1)
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2006

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Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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