The test of any new scientific theory is the ability to make numerical predictions which prove to be correct on independent assessment. (judithcurry.com)
«Given the promise shown by the research and the ever increasing computing power, numerical prediction of hailstorms and warnings issued based on the model forecasts, with a couple of hours of lead time, may indeed be realized operationally in a not - too - distant future, and the forecasts will also be accompanied by information on how certain the forecasts are.» (sciencedaily.com)
Some older and smarter Churches did fine, never making any numerical predictions and admitting what can no longer be denied. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)