Original paper

Who moves to the methodological edge? Factors that encourage scientists to use unconventional methods

Volume: 48, Issue: 9, Pages: 103807 - 103807
Published: Nov 1, 2019
Abstract
Breaking from tradition is necessary for scientific advancement, yet we know little about the factors that encourage scientists to break from tradition in their research, particularly by using methods that are unconventional in their fields. To address this gap, we integrate the sociology of science with insights from organization theory, which delineates the evaluative advantages bestowed on those with elite status and a consistent professional...
Paper Details
Title
Who moves to the methodological edge? Factors that encourage scientists to use unconventional methods
Published Date
Nov 1, 2019
Volume
48
Issue
9
Pages
103807 - 103807
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