Three questions to ask before using model outputs for decision support

Volker Grimm (), Alice S. A. Johnston, H.-H. Thulke, V. E. Forbes and P. Thorbek
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Volker Grimm: Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, Department of Ecological Modelling
Alice S. A. Johnston: Cranfield University, School of Water, Energy and Environment
H.-H. Thulke: Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, Department of Ecological Modelling
V. E. Forbes: University of Minnesota
P. Thorbek: BASF SE, APD/EE

Nature Communications, 2020, vol. 11, issue 1, 1-3

Abstract: 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.

Date: 2020
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