Scientific independence: A key to credibility

Leonard F. Ruggiero

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Scientific independence: A key to credibility

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Leonard F. Ruggiero

Year:

2007

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: EcoReport. Missoula, MT: Bitterroot Ecosystem Management Research Project: 1-2,4

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Abstract

Independence and objectivity are key ingredients of scientific credibility, especially in research organizations that are part of a natural resource management agency like the Forest Service. Credibility, in turn, is essential to the utility of scientific information in socio-political processes. In order to develop this thesis further, a basic understanding of Forest Service organizational structure is important.

Parent Publication

ECO-Report - Scientific independence: A key to credibility

Keywords

BEMRP, Bitterroot Ecosystem Management Research Project, scientific credibility, Forest Service

Citation

Ruggiero, Leonard F. 2007. Scientific independence: A key to credibility. In: EcoReport. Missoula, MT: Bitterroot Ecosystem Management Research Project: 1-2,4