Science-Metrix provides clients with the information they need to make the right decisions. Evaluation reports produced by Science-Metrix are based on the findings from several lines of evidence and sources.
We use the most up-to-date quantitative tools and proven qualitative methods to ensure valid and reliable data collection and analysis. We understand that the quality of our reports and our ability to draw clear and balanced conclusions depend on the quality of the data.
- Document reviews: internal and external documents and files (including administrative information)
- Environmental scans: literature review and secondary data collection
- Interviews: telephone and in-person interviews (structured and semi-structured)
- Group consultations: focus groups and roundtable workshops
- Online surveys: design and administration of small- to large-scale web surveys (250 to 50,000 invites using a professional survey software system)
- Case studies and detailed project reviews
- Bibliometrics (scientometrics and technometrics)
- Multiple embedded case studies or project reviews
- Research, science and technology impact assessments
- Success case analysis
- Social network analysis
- Comparative analysis
- Counterfactual analysis
- Socio-economic impact assessments
- Cost-effectiveness analysis
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