Three questions to ask before using model outputs for decision support

Three questions to ask before using model outputs for decision support

Decision makers must have sufficient confidence in models if they are to influence their decisions. We propose three screening questions to critically evaluate models with respect to their purpose, organization, and evidence. They enable a more transparent, robust, and secure use of model outputs.

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Veröffentlicht in:Nature communications 2020-09, Vol.11 (1), p.4959-4959, Article 4959
Hauptverfasser: Grimm, Volker, Johnston, Alice S. A., Thulke, H.-H., Forbes, V. E., Thorbek, P.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Decision makers must have sufficient confidence in models if they are to influence their decisions. We propose three screening questions to critically evaluate models with respect to their purpose, organization, and evidence. They enable a more transparent, robust, and secure use of model outputs.
ISSN:2041-1723
2041-1723
DOI:10.1038/s41467-020-17785-2