Contract research as interactive social science

Simmons, P. and Walker, G. (2000) Contract research as interactive social science. Science and Public Policy, 27 (3). pp. 193-201. ISSN 0302-3427

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Abstract

The term 'interactive social science' refers to a collaborative pattern of researcher-user relationships. Interactive research has been characterised as a distinctive mode of knowledge production and contrasted to contract research. This article questions this stark distinction and considers evidence that, given appropriate conditions, many of the characteristics of interactive social science may be fostered within a contract research relationship. Drawing upon experience of conducting research for a British regulatory agency, the paper outlines conditions that will tend to facilitate or inhibit an 'interactive' approach to contract research.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Science and Public Policy
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? geography, planning and developmentpublic administrationmanagement, monitoring, policy and law ??
ID Code:
128664
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Deposited On:
05 Nov 2018 16:00
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
Last Modified:
15 Jul 2024 18:34