3 - Scientific Community's Role in Risk Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What does risk communication entail?
💡 Hint: Think about how you learn about dangers in your environment.
What is hazard analysis?
💡 Hint: Consider what scientists do to predict adverse effects.
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What is risk communication?
💡 Hint: Consider what you hear from health officials.
True or false: Scientists often share risk assessments directly with the public without any modification.
💡 Hint: Think about the language differences between experts and the general populace.
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Identify a recent event involving miscommunication of risk. Analyze the potential impact it had on public understanding and trust.
💡 Hint: Look for case studies in news outlets.
Design a risk assessment report tailored for the public. Explain how you would simplify scientific language and concepts.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would explain complex ideas to a friend.
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