Precision in actionable science: Moving beyond the vague "resource manager" framing
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Amanda E. Cravens
Summary
This perspective article critiques the vague use of "actionable science" in natural resources research, arguing that science is often framed as actionable for an undefined "quintessential manager" without specifying who the end user is or how the science will be used. The authors propose a "who, what, when, where, why, how" heuristic to bring precision to actionable science, improving research design, impact evaluation, and replicability. The article calls for methodological rigor in identifying end users and their needs to avoid contextual misalignments between research outputs and intended applications.
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Science is often framed as actionable to a vaguely identified quintessential 'manager' without defining either the intended manager or use.
Generic descriptions lack precision for identifying end users or their needs, limiting methodological rigor in research design and leading to contextual misalignments of outputs with the need they intended to serve.
Imprecise terminology limits the ability to evaluate impact, replicate efforts, or foster...
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