scientific decision-making

• scientific decision making

  highlights different stages in scientific, data based approach to decision making - outlines logical sequential process
• cycle of scientific decision making

  1. set objectives
  2. collect data
  3. analyse data
  4. make decision
  5. implement decision
  6. review decision
• benefits of scientific decision making

  *risk is reduced (based on data), less likely to make expensive mistakes

  *logical & structured method

  *can be adapted if necessary (objectives can be reviewed and changed if needed)
• problems with scientific decision making

  *costly

  *time-consuming (data collection)

  *less creative/original

  *needs reliable, up-to-date data