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    • Public Policy
    • Decision Analysis

    Background:

    • Evaluating novel or unconventional scientific claims presents a significant challenge for diverse stakeholders.
    • The public domain requires robust methods for assessing scientific information to inform policy and technological development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the resources available to experts and non-experts when judging maverick scientific claims.
    • To explore the implications of these differing resources for public technological decision-making.

    Main Methods:

    • A case study approach was employed to examine the assessment of a specific maverick scientific claim.
    • Qualitative analysis of the resources and information accessed by different groups.

    Main Results:

    • Experts and non-experts utilize distinct sets of resources and heuristics for evaluating scientific claims.
    • Disparities in access to and interpretation of scientific information create challenges for informed public decision-making.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding the differential resource landscape is crucial for improving public engagement with science.
    • Bridging the gap in evaluative resources can enhance the quality of technological decision-making in the public sphere.