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Explains why and how significant confusion over uncertainty exists, including that which is relevant to decision-making, and why that is important. Argues that for science to progress, all fields must converge on one set of well-defined concepts about uncertainty (that relate to decision-making). Provides a path forward, one that addresses the current sources of confusion.
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Arend, R.J. (2024). Confusion over Uncertainty in Decision-Making. In: Uncertainty in Strategic Decision Making. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-48553-4_2
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