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Abstract
Environmental modelling is transitioning from the traditional paradigm that focuses on the model and its quantitative performance to a more holistic paradigm that recognises successful model-based outcomes are closely tied to undertaking modelling as a social process, not just as a technical procedure. This paper redefines evaluation as a multi-dimensional and multi-perspective concept, and proposes a more complete framework for identifying and measuring the effectiveness of modelling that serves the new paradigm. Under this framework, evaluation considers a broader set of success criteria, and emphasises the importance of contextual factors in determining the relevance and outcome of the criteria. These evaluation criteria are grouped into eight categories: project efficiency, model accessibility, credibility, saliency, legitimacy, satisfaction, application, and impact. Evaluation should be part of an iterative and adaptive process that attempts to improve model-based outcomes and foster pathways to better futures.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 83-98 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Environmental Modelling and Software |
Volume | 118 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2019 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- model evaluation
- model assessment
- model performance
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WASCO: Global Water Scarcity Atlas: understanding resource pressure, causes, consequences, and opportunities
Guillaume, J., Kummu, M. & Munia, H.
01/10/2016 → 30/09/2018
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding