Learning to roll with the punches: adaptive experimentation in human‐dominated systems

摘要: The interdisciplinary study of human–environment interactions is becoming increasingly important around the world. Long-term experimental manipulations that combine approaches from both ecological and social sciences could play an role in feedbacks cities. inclusion situ human subjects this research vital, as it facilitates more accurate scientific models might produce benefits such increasing public trust scientists. Within a landscape experiment, may alter conditions to suit their needs, imitating rapidly changing environmental In response, researchers adjust explanatory process which be called “adaptive experimentation”. These ideas are illustrated by description proposed experiment Phoenix metropolitan area, where residential landscaping will manipulated between processes activities resident hum...