Scientific uncertainty: a userï¿½s guide

There are different kinds of uncertainty. I outline some of the various ways that uncertainty enters science, focusing on uncertainty in climate science and weather prediction. I then show how we cope with some of these sources of error through sophisticated modelling techniques. I show how we maintain confidence in the face of error.

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Year of publication:	2011-08
Authors:	Bradley, Seamus
Institutions:	Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, London School of Economics (LSE)

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	GRI Working Papers.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	Number 56
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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