Graphical function mapping as a new way to explore cause-and-effect chains

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Graphical function mapping provides a simple method for improving communication within interdisciplinary research teams and between scientists and nonscientists. This article introduces graphical function mapping using two examples and discusses its usefulness. Function mapping projects the outcome of one function into another to show the combined effect. Using this mathematical property in a simpler, even cartoon-like, graphical way allows the rapid combination of multiple information sources (models, empirical data, expert judgment, and guesses) in an intuitive visual to promote further discussion, scenario development, and clear communication.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Graphical function mapping as a new way to explore cause-and-effect chains
Series title Fisheries
DOI 10.1080/03632415.2016.1221404
Volume 41
Issue 11
Year Published 2016
Language English
Publisher American Fisheries Society
Publisher location Bethesda, MD
Contributing office(s) Great Lakes Science Center
Description 6 p.
First page 638
Last page 643
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