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Characterizing Ecological Effects Process Flow (Text Version)

Characterize Ecological Effects

1. Analyze stressor response.

  • Qualitative analysis.
  • Quantitative analysis.
    • Single-point estimates.
    • Stressor-response curves.
    • Cumulative effects distributions.

2. Establish causality.

  • Review criteria.
  • Evaluate consistency.

3. Link measures of effects to assessment endpoints.

  • Empirical.
  • Process-based.
  • Professional judgment.

4. Prepare stressor response profile.

 


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