Science policy

1. Science policy studies have as their focus the systematic investigation of scientific and technological activities and their function within society. In particular, they are concerned with policymaking in scientific and technological fields, and with the interrelationship between policymaking, cultural values and societal goals.

2. A deliberate and coherent attempt to promote a basis for national and international decision influencing the size, institutional structure, resources and creativity of scientific research in relation especially to its application and public consequences.