2022
DOI: 10.22323/2.21050201
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Plausibility of scientific findings: institutional factors in lay evaluations

Abstract: One of the recent “crises” experienced by science is associated with a decline in its public support. We conducted two factorial surveys among university students aiming at broadening our understanding of the information cues influencing the wider publics' judgments of science. We found that sociological and criminological research results are perceived as less plausible compared to neuroscientific and physiological research, but as more plausible than results from genetics. In contrast with the previous data … Show more

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“…Present studies state the importance of establishing connections between science and society, and researches and science communicators look for ways to help people not only comprehend science but also care about science-related issues using different techniques and tools, e.g., storytelling (Sheremet and Deviatko 2022), applying reflective practice within networks in order to deepen understanding of the lay audience's interests (Roedema et al 2022), or focusing on culture and meaning, which opens up new ways of analyzing empirical material.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Present studies state the importance of establishing connections between science and society, and researches and science communicators look for ways to help people not only comprehend science but also care about science-related issues using different techniques and tools, e.g., storytelling (Sheremet and Deviatko 2022), applying reflective practice within networks in order to deepen understanding of the lay audience's interests (Roedema et al 2022), or focusing on culture and meaning, which opens up new ways of analyzing empirical material.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%