Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping (FCM)
• Procedure to involve
different stakeholders in
a research or
management process
• Method to extract,
depict and analyze
different kinds of
knowledge
• Way to combine
academic, regulatory
and practical knowledge
in an expert network
FCM-how-to
Example question: Why do tourists come to Scotland and how
does that affect rural development?
Concepts
-pristine wilderness
-wildlife
-salmon fishing
-grouse moor
management
-golf courses
-forestry
-rural employment
-transport
infrastructure
-…
Wildlife
Pristine
wilderness
Forestry
Salmon
fishing
Rural
employment
Grouse moor
management
Transport
infrastructure
Golf
courses