Uncertainty and Quality in Science for Policy

Uncertainty and Quality in Science for Policy
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 254
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ISBN-10 : 9789400906211
ISBN-13 : 9400906218
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Book Synopsis Uncertainty and Quality in Science for Policy by : S.O. Funtowicz

Download or read book Uncertainty and Quality in Science for Policy written by S.O. Funtowicz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains the notational system NUSAP (Numeral, Unit, Spread, Assessment, Pedigree) and applies it to several examples from the environmental sciences. The authors are now making further extensions of NUSAP, including an algorithm for the propagation of quality-grades through models used in risk and safety studies. They are also developing the concept of `Post-normal Science', in which quality assurance of information requires the participation of `extended peer-communities' lying outside the traditional expertise.


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