There is an ongoing debate about whether and how to communicate the epistemic uncertainty of scientific findings. In this debate, skeptics that shy away from communicating uncertainty measures of...Show moreThere is an ongoing debate about whether and how to communicate the epistemic uncertainty of scientific findings. In this debate, skeptics that shy away from communicating uncertainty measures of their work, commonly name loss of trust in scientists and the information they produce as important arguments. Efforts to provide clarity in this discussion, generated insight on many aspects of epistemic uncertainty but the effect of different magnitudes, or sizes of epistemic uncertainty has rarely been the subject of studies. To collect evidence on the nature of the relationship between different magnitudes of communicated uncertainty in science and the trust scientific laymen have in the source of information, this study presents respondents to a survey (N = 235) with one of three magnitudes of uncertainty (no uncertainty, low uncertainty, or high uncertainty) across three different formats (verbal, numerical, and visual) and measures their trust in the source of information. No association was found between magnitude and trust in the source. Furthermore, exploration of the data revealed no interaction between the format and the magnitude of epistemic uncertainty on trust in the source. This study’s limitations in representability and validity restrict strong conclusions. Future research should ensure that participants comprehend what high or low magnitudes of uncertainty are in the context of scientific findings, so participants’ comprehension of the magnitudes is increased and hence also the meaningfulness of judgments they make based on them.Show less
This paper conducted research on the relationship between scarcity and risk-taking, as well as how this relationship is moderated by neuroticism. The study employed established questions and tasks...Show moreThis paper conducted research on the relationship between scarcity and risk-taking, as well as how this relationship is moderated by neuroticism. The study employed established questions and tasks used in peer-reviewed papers. The study differed between the concepts risk tolerance and risk preference. Multiple linear regression was used to analyse the data, which was performed in SPSS. After analysing the data it was concluded that scarcity and risk-taking have a positive relationship when tested with the risk-tolerance variable. For the risk preference variable this effect was only present if gender was controlled. Neuroticism also moderates the effect of financial scarcity on risk-taking for the risk-tolerance variable, but not the risk-preference variable. It was found that neuroticism weakens the relationship between scarcity and risk- taking. The study contributes to literature about the effect of neuroticism on the tendency to take or avoid risks, as well as the literature on how scarcity can increase the tendency to take risks in practical setting such as treating those with gambling addictions or tendency to overspend. The paper was limited by its risk preference measure, which did not properly simulate a risk-reward scenario, contrary to the risk tolerance measure.Show less
The outcome in the Netherlands of the 2016 Ukraine referendum was influenced by Eurosceptic voting. Both this thesis and The National Referendum Research show that a lack of trust in the European...Show moreThe outcome in the Netherlands of the 2016 Ukraine referendum was influenced by Eurosceptic voting. Both this thesis and The National Referendum Research show that a lack of trust in the European Union corresponds with a ‘No’ vote. This thesis takes the analysis of the role of Eurosceptic voting a step further by using more explanatory models of Euroscepticism, giving insight on not only the relationship with Euroscepticism as a linear factor, but also as a multi-dimensional concept and a benchmark concept. With these models, this thesis shows that perceived utility of the EU - separate from trust in the EU - is an important factor that influenced the outcome of this Ukraine referendum. Beyond this, it shows that the referendum voters’ average trust in the EU’s policy and regime is lower than their trust in the national policy and regime. This leads to the conclusion that the Dutch voters have sent a message to The Hague and Brussels that they must put more effort in showing the Netherlands’ benefits through EU membership, for lack of confidence in the EU’s utility has been a key element in not accepting this international association agreement. On a methodological level, this thesis aims to contribute to a new research method predicated on the idea of ‘average towns’ because its data is collected based on the comparability of the municipality of Heemskerk with the Netherlands as a whole, in both demographics and voting outcomes.Show less
This study focuses on two exhibitions that took place at the Benaki Museum in Athens, Greece, one of Pre-Columbian art (in 2009) and one of Chinese art (in 2016). Through the analysis of the...Show moreThis study focuses on two exhibitions that took place at the Benaki Museum in Athens, Greece, one of Pre-Columbian art (in 2009) and one of Chinese art (in 2016). Through the analysis of the history of collecting, this research unravels the history of the two rare collections, the George Gondicas collection of Pre-Columbian art and the George Eumorfopoulos collection of Chinese art, which were donated to the Benaki Museum in Greece, a country with no tradition of collecting objects from the Americas and Asia. Through interviews and discussions with the museum staff, as well as the distribution of a questionnaire to visitors, their presentation to the public in the form of temporary exhibitions is also investigated here, as well as the curators’ perspectives, and visitor’s reactions to the exhibitions. Considering the recent surge in interest in exhibitions on foreign cultures in Greece, this study provides valuable insight into the history of these collections, the problems faced by curators, and the expectations and opinions of visitors.Show less
Research master thesis | Archaeology (research) (MA/MSc)
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This is a study of the ceramic material recovered from a surveyed rural area to the north of the ancient Greek city of Hyettos. This thesis attempts to identify the location of rural sites, their...Show moreThis is a study of the ceramic material recovered from a surveyed rural area to the north of the ancient Greek city of Hyettos. This thesis attempts to identify the location of rural sites, their date and their possible function through the study of ceramic survey material.Show less
The purpose of this thesis is to discern whether Dutch gamers and non-gamers want to play games in Dutch and if so, what they think of existing translations. In order to investigate the research...Show moreThe purpose of this thesis is to discern whether Dutch gamers and non-gamers want to play games in Dutch and if so, what they think of existing translations. In order to investigate the research question, an online survey was created and distributed amongst a Dutch sample audience consisting of five different types of gamers, including non-gamers; questions involved the subject’s opinions on several areas of videogame translation and localisation, with a focus on subtitling and dubbing. My hypothesis was that the target group would be willing to play more games if a higher number of them were translated into Dutch in the first place, or if current videogame translations were improved upon in some way. Only the first part of the hypothesis turned out to be false.Show less
Research master thesis | Archaeology (research) (MA/MSc)
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The research presented in this thesis focusses on the architectural remains at Koroneia, recorded during the survey of the site. The research has two main aims: firstly to categorise the finds in a...Show moreThe research presented in this thesis focusses on the architectural remains at Koroneia, recorded during the survey of the site. The research has two main aims: firstly to categorise the finds in a workable manner in order to create a base file from which the analyses of the material are made. The second aim is to analyse the architecture to reconstruct the ancient city in the various periods of time in which it existed. In other words, the architecture encountered at Koroneia is used as an archaeological proxy to investigate an ancient city, but also the methodology of using this type of material to do this type of research is studied. The first aim is achieved by creating an interactive digital map of the site in which all the data are combined and as such a research tool is created. The second aim is achieved by creating a broad frame in which the material is studied. An extensive background study on architecture through time as well as a broad historical overview of Greece and the region in which Koroneia is situated form two sides of the frame that is used. The intensive manner of survey that was applied to the site in regard to architecture is unique and therefore this thesis is also used to evaluate this methodology. The results of the study definitely prove that this type of study provides reliable information with which the development of a city can be researched. This research shows that Koroneia went through various phases of growth and contraction, often contemporary with nearby cities and/or larger regional developments. It will form a vital comparison with the analysis of the spread of ceramics across the site in each phase of its existence, ongoing work. Although the results show that this study was successful, further research into the use of architecture as an archaeological proxy is possible and advisable. It is clear that more can be discerned if a larger scale is applied to the material, as most of the architectural styles and changes are not formed on a city-level, but rather on a regional, or even larger, scale. More elaborate comparisons within the region of Boeotia as well as with other regions like Attica, Thessaly, but also in other Mediterranean regions outside Greece, could greatly enhance our understanding. Furthermore, more detailed studies of the individual styles encountered may also result in more elaborate ideas on the architecture and this will further enhance our understanding of the past.Show less
Deze scriptie legt zich toe op de beschrijving van een survey assemblage van maalstenen. De hoofdvraag die centraal staat is “Zijn maalsteenfragmenten bruikbaar als survey data?”. Om deze...Show moreDeze scriptie legt zich toe op de beschrijving van een survey assemblage van maalstenen. De hoofdvraag die centraal staat is “Zijn maalsteenfragmenten bruikbaar als survey data?”. Om deze hoofdvraag te beantwoorden wordt getracht enkele deelvragen te beantwoorden over de stadsheuvel van koroneia: “Hoe vond voedselverwerking plaats in Koroneia en op welke schaal werd dit beoefend in respectievelijk de Archaische, Klassieke, Hellenistische en Romeinse periode? Hoe is dit te plaatsen in het huidige beeld van nederzettings geschiedenis?”.Show less
