In:
Nature and Culture, Berghahn Books, Vol. 15, No. 1 ( 2020-03-1), p. 1-18
Abstract:
Geoscientists invest significant effort to cope with uncertainty in Earth system observation and modeling. While general discussions exist about uncertainty and risk communication, judgment and decision-making, and science communication with regard to Earth sciences, in this article, we tackle uncertainty from the perspective of Earth science practitioners. We argue different scientific methodologies must be used to recognize all types of uncertainty inherent to a scientific finding. Following a discovery science methodology results in greater potential for the quantification of uncertainty associated to scientific findings than staying inside hypothesis-driven science methodology, as is common practice. Enabling improved uncertainty quantification could relax debates about risk communication and decision-making since it reduces the room for personality traits when communicating scientific findings.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1558-6073
,
1558-5468
DOI:
10.3167/nc.2020.150101
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Berghahn Books
Publication Date:
2020
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2380993-0
SSG:
10
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