Estimative/Probabilistic Language: Part II—Expanding the Range of Scenario Options

Following directly on from the previous chapter, Chap. 5 , titled: More than Semantics? Communication of (Un)certainty via ‘Estimative/Probabilistic Language’, this current chapter highlights several different estimative or probabilistic language phrases, which are tested together. This is done via conducting a Strategic Options Analysis (SOA)-related pair-wise analysis (PWA) exercise. Adopting the path introduced in Chap. 5 means that we can then ascertain which estimative/probabilistic language phrases are compatible or not—thereby offering some potential greater clarity in the communication of (un)certainty both to and for the benefit of end-users. The work undertaken here also demonstrates how ‘Estimative’ or ‘Probabilistic Language’ can perhaps be better deployed for decision-making purposes. At its very least, the work introduced here provides several further discussion points deserving of their further consideration as a guide relating to how estimative/probabilistic language conventions can potentially be further optimised in the future.