Evidence Levels in FHI
March 28, 2019 at 12:33 AMThe table below is to help assign an evidence level for the indicators based on data used. This follows the IPCC guidance for consistent treatment of uncertainty (see here) under which evidence level depends of type, quantity, amount and consistency of data used.
| Indicators under | Limited Evidence | Medium Evidence | Robust Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Quantity & Quality | Evaluated using only data near outlet and/or for less than 2 years | Evaluated using locations only along the main surface water bodies /extraction points and/or for a 2-10 years | Evaluated using locations providing coverage of the basin and for >10 years |
| Basin Condition | Remotely-sensed landuse | Locally validated land cover and infrastructure location | |
| Biodiversity | IUCN Redlist data only | Validated by local experts and studies | |
| Provisioning & Regulating Services | F1 level calculation only/ expert opinion | F2 level calculation with extensive spatial and medium temporal coverage | F3 level calculation with extensive spatial and robust temporal coverage |
| Cultural Services | Expert opinion | Limited survey or coverage analysis | Dedicated surveys or specifically designed studies |
| Governance and Stakeholders | Low diversity of opinion: < 10 survey respondents; mostly from a single sector/region in basin | Medium diversity of opinion: 10-25 survey respondents from at least 5 sectors / regions in basin | High diversity of opinion: Greater than 25 respondents covering > 5 sectors/regions in the basin |