The views of scientific experts on how the public conceptualize uncertainty

摘要: Scientific experts (drawn from scientific institutions, universities, industry, and government) were interviewed about how they thought the general public might handle information uncertainty associated with risk analysis. It was found that, for many people within community, there a widespread belief that unable to conceptualize uncertainties management processes. Many scientists providing would increase distrust in science as well cause panic confusion regarding extent impact of particular hazard. concluded still appear be subscribing deficit model communication, it is vital effective mechanisms communicating must developed matter urgency, particularly increased transparency processes means scientific...