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Unpacking the Black Box: Demystifying Ecological Models Through Interactive Workshops and Hands-On Learning

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العنوان: Unpacking the Black Box: Demystifying Ecological Models Through Interactive Workshops and Hands-On Learning
المؤلفون: Brook D. Herman, S. Kyle McKay, Safra Altman, Nathan S. Richards, Molly Reif, Candice D. Piercy, Todd M. Swannack
المصدر: Frontiers in Environmental Science, Vol 7 (2019)
بيانات النشر: Frontiers Media S.A., 2019.
سنة النشر: 2019
المجموعة: LCC:Environmental sciences
مصطلحات موضوعية: ecological models, mediated modeling, participatory modeling, model communication, ecosystem restoration, Environmental sciences, GE1-350
الوصف: Environmental management decisions increasingly rely on quantitative ecological models to forecast potential outcomes of management actions. These models are becoming increasingly complex through the integration of processes from multiple disciplines (e.g., linking engineering and ecological models). Understandably, these models are often viewed as mysterious, baffling black boxes, which can lead to mistrust, misinterpretation and/or misapplication of model results. Numerical models have historically been developed without decision makers, coordinating partners, or stakeholders playing active roles in model development, which further complicates communication as diverse project teams have differing levels of understanding of models and their uses. Ultimately, mistrust of models and associated outputs can lead to poor decision-making, increase the risk of ineffective decisions, and lead to litigation over decisions. Improved ecological model development practices are needed to increase transparency, include stakeholders and decision makers throughout the entire modeling process from conceptualization through application, and overcome common communication barriers. Building from participatory modeling and prototyping methods, we have developed a workshop approach for applied ecosystem modeling problems that cultivates a foundational understanding of ecological models through hands-on, interactive model development. In this workshop environment, interdisciplinary and interagency working groups co-develop models in real-time which demystifies technical issues and educates participants on the modeling process. The purpose of this paper is to synthesize a repeatable mediated modeling workshop and identify its utility in overcoming major communication challenges of integrated modeling for complex environmental problems. The workshop approach informs modeling teams of the complexity facing decision-makers, creates a sense of model ownership by participants, builds trust among partners, and ultimately increases “buy-in” of the eventual decision.
نوع الوثيقة: article
وصف الملف: electronic resource
اللغة: English
تدمد: 2296-665X
Relation: https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fenvs.2019.00122/full; https://doaj.org/toc/2296-665X
DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2019.00122
URL الوصول: https://doaj.org/article/fc5b2927671044d4bee9f72daee4a4f0
رقم الأكسشن: edsdoj.fc5b2927671044d4bee9f72daee4a4f0
قاعدة البيانات: Directory of Open Access Journals
الوصف
تدمد:2296665X
DOI:10.3389/fenvs.2019.00122