Donohue, G.A.Olien, C.E.Rickson, R.E.Tichenor, P.J.2010-07-272010-07-271975-01Donohue, G.A. Olien, C.E. Rickson, R.E. Tichenor, P.J. 1975. Role of the Scientist Technician in Water Policy Decisions at the Community Level: A Study in Purposive Communication. Water Resources Research Center.https://hdl.handle.net/11299/92468The objective of this research is to increase understanding of how scientific knowledge may be most effectively applied to community problem-solving. The report focuses on: how certain community characteristics affect public perspective of science and the role of the scientist in solving water resource problems; and the degree of consensus between perspectives and local leaders about science and the role of the scientist in defining and solving water problems.en-UScommunity developmentscientific applicationsocial attitudessociologyNewsletter or Bulletin