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3 Useful Framework for Understanding Forecasting Efforts
Pages 7-8

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... 5 The discussion paper is available on the workshop Web site and is an unpublished document that was provided to participants as a possible framework for discussions. 6 The formal title of the Workshop referred to "Decision Support Systems," reflecting current usage in the United States (e.g., in the core documents of the Climate Change Science Plan)
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... For example, farmers in some areas need to know something about the timing of first rains, as opposed to average expected precipitation over a season; or emergency preparedness managers need to have forecasts early enough to start preparations for potential natural hazards. · Credibility addresses the perceived technical quality of information.
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