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On the Predictability of Future Impact in Science
Abstract
Correctly assessing a scientist's past research impact and potential for future impact is key in recruitment decisions and other evaluation processes. While a candidate's future impact is the main concern for these decisions, most measures only quantify the impact of previous work. Recently, it has been argued that linear regression models are capable of predicting a scientist's future impact. By applying that future impact model to 762 careers...
Paper Details
Title
On the Predictability of Future Impact in Science
Published Date
Oct 29, 2013
Journal
Volume
3
Issue
1
Pages
3052 - 3052
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