Just How Accurate Are the Weather Forecasts We Hear Every

question 59

Multiple Choice

Just how accurate are the weather forecasts we hear every day? The table below compares the daily forecast with a city's actual weather for a year.
What percent of the time was the forecast correct?

• A)74.2%
• B)7.7%
• C)81.9%
• D)77.3%
• E)18.1%

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Definitions:

Accurately Scored

Marking or grading something in a way that is precise, correct, and without errors.

Multiple Administrations

The process of conducting a test or measurement on several occasions to assess consistency or change over time.

Reliable Indicator

A measure or sign that consistently and accurately predicts or represents a phenomenon or outcome.

Valid Profile

A representation or set of data that accurately reflects the subject being measured or described, often used in the context of assessments or psychological testing.