Archive Record
Metadata
Title |
A Validity Model for Public Involvement |
Catalog Number |
2016.023.013 |
Object Name |
Thesis |
Scope & Content |
A Validity Model for Public Involvement >> By Raymond W. Karr presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, University of Montana; Approved June 18, 1975 The purpose of this study was to develop a method for validating the stages of the Forest Service public involvement processes being practiced in the preparation of environmental impact reports. The validation model can be replicated for use by the agency's land use planners, public involvement technicians, information specialists, administrators, and managers as a means of validating public involvement processes. It can also be used as a tool for evaluating public involvement practices and decision strategies relating to a proposal or a decision completed by the environmental impact report process. The hypothesis tested by the study was, "If peoples' concerns are accurately identified, dealt with, or coped with within the scope of responsibility of the agency, and people are involved and informed in this process by the agency, the people can and usually will then accept a rational-based decision by the agency." This hypothesis served as the basis for the model design, which assumes this usually happens when the public involvement process has been completed. |
Year Range from |
1975 |
Year Range to |
1975 |
People |
Karr, Raymond W. |
Subjects |
Masters Thesis Public involvement |
Search Terms |
Public Participation |
Catalog date |
2016-06-30 |
Extent of Description |
Hardcover: 8.5" X 11.0", 42 Pages |
Collection |
Karr, Raymond W. |