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 contribution | The consistency of RAE outcomes in the social sciences: A quantitative comparison of social policy and cognate subjects in the RAE 2001 |
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Original language | English |
Pages (from-to) | 1 - 13 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Social Policy and Society |
Volume | 5 (1) |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2006 |