Probability Forecasts

question 40

Multiple Choice

Probability forecasts

• A)are nothing more than quantified guesses.
• B)are totally worthless for operational work.
• C)are useful in that they give the forecaster an "out" in case the forecast is bad.
• D)are useful in that they give the operational customer an idea of how often one can expect certain atmospheric conditions to occur.

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