problem formulation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-022235",
  "term": "problem formulation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. In ecological risk assessment, the initial stage of a risk assessment where the purpose of the assessment is articulated, assessment endpoints and a conceptual model are developed, and a plan for analyzing and characterizing risk is determined.\n\n2. The initial process for scoping the problems, Decision Contexts, and Partner/Stakeholder needs necessary for developing the Research Framework, Research Action Plan, and Research Program Strategic Plan.\n\n3. In ecological risk assessment, the initial stage of a risk assessment where the purpose of the assessment is articulated, assessment endpoints and a conceptual model are developed, and a plan for analyzing and characterizing risk is determined. [EPA 2004]\n\n4. In microbial assessment, a systematic planning step that identifies the goals, breadth, and focus of the microbial risk assessment, the regulatory and policy context of the assessment, and the major factors that will need to be addressed for the assessment. [ILSI 2000]\n\n5. The process by which the assessor, in conjunction with risk managers and often various stakeholders, determines the purpose, scope, level of detail, and approach of an assessment.",
  "subject": "Science and research",
  "references": [
    "EPA 2004",
    "EPA Path Forward Glossary",
    "Thesaurus of Terms Used in Microbial Risk Assessment",
    "EPA ExpoBox Terminology"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/problem-formulation/"
}