A framework for characterising and evaluating the effectiveness of environmental modelling
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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.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | A framework for characterising and evaluating the effectiveness of environmental modelling |
| Series title | Environmental Modelling and Software |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.envsoft.2019.04.008 |
| Volume | 118 |
| Year Published | 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Contributing office(s) | Upper Midwest Water Science Center |
| Description | 16 p. |
| First page | 83 |
| Last page | 98 |
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