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Model uncertainty, political contestation, and public trust in science: Evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic

309 Citations2020
Sarah Kreps, Douglas L. Kriner

The attitudes of more than 6000 Americans are examined to understand how the cue giver and cue given about scientific uncertainty regarding COVID-19 affect public trust in science and support for science-based policy.

Abstract

<jats:p>Communications engaging uncertainty in COVID-19 research affect public trust in science and support for science-based policy.</jats:p>

Model uncertainty, political contestation, and public trust