Report uncertainty information to improve trust in science

Raul Cruz-Cano () and David B. Allison ()
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Raul Cruz-Cano: Indiana University-Bloomington
David B. Allison: Indiana University-Bloomington

Nature Human Behaviour, 2025, vol. 9, issue 1, 9-12

Abstract: The results of scientific studies should be accompanied by information that individuals can use to make uncertainty judgements. By including this information, we might increase trust in the scientific process. We advocate for scientists to use quantitative uncertainty informative data to provide this information when reporting results.

Date: 2025
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