The measurement of uncertainty in science communication: A scoping review
Public Understanding of Science
Published online on January 27, 2026
Abstract
Public Understanding of Science, Volume 35, Issue 4, Page 402-420, May 2026.
This scoping review examines how uncertainty has been measured in science communication research, analyzing 58 studies published between 1976 and 2024. The review identified 68 uncertainty measures, categorized into three main types: (1) trait uncertainty,...
This scoping review examines how uncertainty has been measured in science communication research, analyzing 58 studies published between 1976 and 2024. The review identified 68 uncertainty measures, categorized into three main types: (1) trait uncertainty,...