Development of a novel methodology for ascertaining scientific opinion and extent of agreement
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.A new global network surveyed over 20,000 scientists on COVID-19 origins. The study shows this method can quickly gauge scientific opinion internationally, offering valuable data for policy and public understanding.
Area Of Science
- Social Sciences
- Epidemiology
- Scientific Communication
Background
- Existing methods for surveying scientific opinion are limited in scope and repeatability.
- There is a need for a dynamic, international network to track scientific consensus over time.
Purpose Of The Study
- To establish a scalable, international network for surveying scientists' opinions.
- To demonstrate a novel methodology for rapid, large-scale data collection on scientific consensus.
- To measure scientific opinion on the viral cause of COVID-19.
Main Methods
- Development of an international network with local coordinators at participating institutions.
- Implementation of a '10-second survey' methodology using a single statement and a five-point Likert scale.
- Distribution of survey invitations via internal institutional emails to a broad range of scientists.
Main Results
- Successfully surveyed 6,807 scientists across 30 institutions in 12 countries.
- Achieved a high response rate and low opt-out rate, demonstrating the feasibility of the methodology.
- Established a repeatable process for measuring scientific opinion on a global scale.
Conclusions
- The developed network and methodology are effective for quickly ascertaining international scientific opinion.
- This approach provides a valuable complement to existing methods for measuring scientific consensus.
- Findings can inform policy decisions and enhance public understanding of scientific issues.
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