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The Science of Scientific Assessments: Science for Decision Makers

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This presentation provides an introduction on how assessments are used and developed by EPA.  It contains three elements: 1) the users and developers of assessments in EPA; 2) the fundamental components of an assessment; and 3) innovations in assessment science. 

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This invited presentation provides a general overview of the assessment products developed by CPHEA.    

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Hagerthey, S. The Science of Scientific Assessments: Science for Decision Makers. To be presented at Columbus State University's Department of Earth and Space Sciences Seminar Series, Washington, DC, October 28, 2021.

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  • COLUMBUS_STATE_PRESENTATION_OCT2021_FINAL_508 TAGGED.PDF (PDF)  (32  pp, 3.1 MB, about PDF)
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Last updated on January 06, 2023
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