Trends in measured research quality: An analysis of PBRF Quality Evaluation results
This report analyses the results of the 2003 and 2006 Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) Quality Evaluations to identify the demographic and employment-related characteristics associated with change in the measured quality of research produced by around 2,000 staff who participated in both Quality Evaluations.
Author: Warren Smart, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis & Reporting, Ministry of EducationDate Published: July 2008
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Key Findings
- Although all three average research component scores increased on average for these staff, the average peer esteem and contribution to the research environment scores increased much faster than the average research output score.
- The study also found that the prior performance of these staff in the 2003 Quality Evaluation was a key factor associated with improvement in their measured research quality, controlling for other factors. Staff with lower measured research quality in the 2003 Quality Evaluation, were more likely to improve their measured research quality in the 2006 Quality Evaluation.
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- Research par excellence: The factors associated with higher research quality in New Zealand tertiary education organisations
- What determines the research performance of staff in New Zealand’s tertiary education sector?
- More information and analysis on the Performance-Based Research Fund can be found at the Tertiary Education Commission website.