The first revolution is to transform the status of…
““The first revolution is to transform the status of evaluation from untouchable to respectable , i.e., from the days a century ago when the value-free doctrine held that there could be no place for the serious treatment of evaluation within the sciences (or in the company of other respectable disciplines like history, jurisprudence, mathematics, etc.) to the days when even the National Academy of Sciences is doing evaluations at the request of Congress without protest from leading scientific and other professional organizations, and everyone will have good reasons for this acceptance.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The status of evaluation shifted from marginal, untouchable to a respected, integral part of scientific and policy processes, reflecting broader professional acceptance.
In simple terms: Evaluation moved from ignored to respected in science and policy.
Key Takeaway
Support and improve evaluation practices.
Themes
evaluation
science policy
professional legitimacy
institutional change
methodology
Mood
analytical
optimistic
critical
Type
Congress:0
Doctrine:0
Evaluation:1
History:0
Professional:0
Respect:0
Revolution:1
Science:0
Scientific:0
Value Free:0
Revolution Transform:0
Evaluation Untouchable:0
History Jurisprudence:0
When to use this quote
- research design
- policy analysis
- academic curricula
- institutional review
- professional development
Key Concepts
value‑free doctrine
academic legitimacy
policy influence
interdisciplinary acceptance
evaluation standards
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do some fields still resist rigorous evaluation?
- How can evaluation be made more transparent?
A Different Perspective
Resistance may persist despite official acceptance.