Assume That You Have 100 Years of Continuous Temperature Records

question 21

Essay

Assume that you have 100 years of continuous temperature records from your local weather service office.Discuss some of the difficulties you might have trying to determine whether average temperatures have increased during this period.

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Definitions:

System II

This term is likely meant to describe "System 2" from dual-process theories of cognition, which represents slow, analytical, and conscious thought processes.

System I

Often referred to as "System 1," it is a term from cognitive psychology that describes the fast, automatic, and often unconscious way of thinking.

Logic Problems

Puzzles or challenges that require the use of reasoning and logical deduction to solve.

Syllogism

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises), each sharing a common or middle term not present in the conclusion.