Scientific Models and Decision Making / Eric Winsberg and Stephanie Harvard.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Winsberg, Eric B., author.

Harvard, Stephanie, 1981- author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in the philosophy of science 2517-7273.

Elements in the Philosophy of Science Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Decision making.

Information modeling.

Science--Methodology.

Science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (73 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, England : Cambridge University Press, [2024]

Summary:

This Element introduces the philosophical literature on models, with an emphasis on normative considerations relevant to models for decision-making. Chapter 1 gives an overview of core questions in the philosophy of modeling. Chapter 2 examines the concept of model adequacy for purpose, using three examples of models from the atmospheric sciences to describe how this sort of adequacy is determined in practice. Chapter 3 explores the significance of using models that are not adequate for purpose, including the purpose of informing public decisions. Chapter 4 provides a basic framework for values in modelling, using a case study to highlight the ethical challenges in building models for decision making. It concludes by establishing the need for strategies to manage value judgments in modelling, including the potential for public participation in the process

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 18 Jan 2024).

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781009033770

1009033778

9781009033978

1009033972

9781009029346

1009029347