Sentences with phrase «evaluating model performance»

Concisely summarizing and evaluating model performance becomes increasingly important for climate model intercomparison and application, especially when more and more climate models participate in international model intercomparison projects.

However, studies evaluating model performance on key observed processes and paleoclimate evidence suggest that the higher end of sensitivity is more likely, partially conflicting with the studies based on the recent transient observed warming.

In this work we implemented a chlorophyll fluorescence model developed at leaf scale to a global vegetation model JSBACH and we evaluated the model performance in terms of photosynthesis and chlorophyll fluorescence.

These data are used to research atmospheric radiation balance, cloud feedback processes, and to initialize and evaluate model performance, which are critical to the understanding of global climate change.

The expectation of these benchmark experiments (DECK and historical) is that they will encourage increased emphasis on developing diagnostic capabilities that can be used to systematically evaluate model performance.

Not exact matches

Red Herring's editorial staff evaluated companies on both quantitative and qualitative criteria, such as financial performance, technological innovation and intellectual property, DNA of the founders, business model, customer footprint and market penetration.

Our model evaluates the compensation of the top five executives against the compensation of the top five officers at peer companies, then compares the company's performance with those same peers.

Our model evaluates five indicators of stock performance and business performance, depending on the company and its industry.

A: Our model evaluates five indicators of shareholder wealth and business performance: total shareholder return, earnings per share growth, change in operating cash flow, return on equity and return on assets.

«This is a critical first step in creating a model for evaluating investments in high - performance computing.»

Sandia engineers designed the March 9 test both to evaluate the weapon's performance and to calibrate a computer model that predicts what can happen to a weapon under various conditions, Brewer said.

To study the stability of the tissue PMI predictive models we decided to evaluate the tissue performance irrespective of the training / testing partition used so far.

Teacher modeling is one effective method (i.e. the teacher shows how collaboration is done), while avoiding homogeneous groups and grouping by ability, fostering individual accountability by assigning different roles, and evaluating both the student and the group performance also support collaborative learning.

To successfully manage performance metrics and evaluate ROI of the training, you'll need to have the right technical infrastructure and a good model of learning improvement.

Ironically, the DOE and Charter School authorizers are increasingly forcing community charter schools to adapt to the traditional testing model that evaluates the overall performance of the school heavily on the test scores.

Dr. Ulibarri uses cognitive models of adult learning to evaluate performance and training needs based on a cognitive complexity hierarchy.

The Success Case Evaluation Method ® Learning and Performance Program teaches logic modeling, and a proven, simple approach for quickly evaluating improvement interventions and determining what is working — or not — and why.

«Mississippi has built a strong foundation for its public education system that includes rigorous academic standards for all students, aligned assessments to evaluate student achievement and an accountability model that clearly measures the performance of our schools and districts.

The use of student assessment and performance data is vital to the CSUSA Educational Model, a continuous improvement process, which is not only used to improve student learning and achievement, but also used to evaluate and inform instruction.

The beauty of Kirkpatrick's model is how it can be used to not only evaluate the effectiveness of learning but also to provide performance feedback to learners.

- or the transformation model, which requires among other things, replacing the principal; using test scores to evaluate teacher and administrator performance; and expanding the school day, school week or school year to increase learning time.

A Measured Approach: Value - Added Models Are a Promising Improvement, but No One Measure can Evaluate Teacher Performance, Measuring Up, Daniel Koretz, American Educator, Fall 2008, AFT

He coauthored three books on assessment, Assessing Learning in the Classroom (NEA), Assessing Outcomes: Performance Assessment Using the Dimensions of Learning Model (ASCD), and Evaluation Tools to Improve as Well as Evaluate Student Performance (Corwin Press).

Through THE SUCCESS CASE EVALUATION METHOD ® Learning and Performance Experience the Institute develops school district leaders to support schools in developing ESSA - required Logic Models and evaluating interventions to establish their evidence of outcomes and results.

Jim Bender, president of the pro-voucher group School Choice Wisconsin, supports closing voucher schools that don't use taxpayer money responsibly but pointed to the difficulty in finding a model for evaluating school performance that various types of schools will accept.

Progress monitoring is used in conjunction with universal screening in an MTSS model (or by anyone who is interested in improving learning results for children) to set goals for a student's learning growth, quickly and frequently assess a student's academic performance, measure his / her rate of improvement, and to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction.

The latest small overlap front crash test results from the Institute reveal a range of performance among many of the best - selling small cars in the U.S. Of the 12 models evaluated, half earn a good or acceptable rating and qualify for the Top Safety Pick + award.

By including these two additional factors, the model adjusts for the outperformance tendency, which is thought to make it a better tool for evaluating manager performance.

To meet these standards, we pursue continuous improvement and innovation in program models and administrative operations, and continually measure and evaluate our performance and impact.

When evaluating a model forecast that as of the most recent available date is effectively EXACTLY right, there is no way any reasonable person can conclude that the performance of the model is anything other than consistent with a high degree of accuracy..

The subtle but important point, that Gavin is explicit about, is that this doesn't necessarily «prove» that the model is «right», or more precisely, we have to be careful in evaluating the confidence interval that the performance to date establishes.

To evaluate the model's performance in simulating storms frequency during 1961 — 1990, chi square test is carried out with observed storms for the same period.

This study evaluates the performance of RegCM3 (Regional Climate Model Version 3) in simulating the East Asian rainfall, with emphasis on the diurnal variations of rainfall over Southeast China during the 1998 - 2002 summer (June - August) seasons.

The selected projects address three topics: one project will build a testing framework giving industry and academia the ability to evaluate and compare the performance of solar irradiance and solar power forecasting models; four projects seek to improve solar irradiance predictions; and three projects will examine how to integrate solar forecasting technologies with grid operators» energy management systems.

SWIF's performance was evaluated during disturbed conditions against standard models (e.g., climatology and persistence) and other forecasting models of different philosophy such as the TSAR that is a purely autoregressive technique and the Geomagnetically Correlated Autoregression Model — GCAM (Muhtarov et al. 2002) that is driven by the geomagnetic activity level by incorporating the cross-correlation between the foF2 and the Ap - index into the auto - correlation analysis (Tsagouri et al. 2009).

More recently, the performance of both SWIF and GCAM models was systematically evaluated under all possible conditions by carrying out a metrics - based evaluation plan (Tsagouri 2011).

The models use different analytical functions and drivers, but they evaluate the model error in the same way which makes their performance comparable.

To evaluate the models for their performance in reproducing climate change, we should look over longer periods of time.»

However, one often needs to evaluate a model's overall performance in simulating multiple variables.

Develop interagency and international support for enhanced observations of the arctic atmosphere via buoys, soundings, etc. in order to constrain, evaluate, and improve operational model performance in the central Arctic.

There are a large number of methods one could adopt to evaluate the performance of model ensembles and there are many examples in the literature.

Despite the big swing this year in overall ice state, the lack of extreme conditions during the Arctic summer offers a good opportunity to evaluate the performance of prediction models.

The climate feedbacks involved with these changes, which are key in understanding the climate system as a whole, include: + the importance of aerosol absorption on climate + the impact of aerosol deposition which affects biology and, hence, emissions of aerosols and aerosol precursors via organic nitrogen, organic phosphorus and iron fertilization + the importance of land use and land use changes on natural and anthropogenic aerosol sources + the SOA sources and impact on climate, with special attention on the impact human activities have on natural SOA formation In order to quantitatively answer such questions I perform simulations of the past, present and future atmospheres, and make comparisons with measurements and remote sensing data, all of which help understand, evaluate and improve the model's parameterizations and performance, and our understanding of the Earth system.

DecisionSet ® is a national leader in legal analytics, developing metrics to evaluate attorney and mediator performance and building models to predict case outcomes.

Performance that seemed typical under pre-existing last click models could be dramatically different when you evaluate those keyword campaigns with a new model.

As you evaluate and update the model you end up trying, it also makes sense to re-examine the performance goals you have for your Adwords account.

From developing statistical models and evaluating overall performance to conducting research and producing detailed reports, my background has prepared me to excel in this capacity.

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE Allstate, Mesa, AZ, 6/2014 to 12/2014 Finance Intern • Assisted with new business process management by incorporating financial modules • Handled cash reconciliations, payment date accounting and monthly reporting activities • Assisted in analyzing company's financial data and performances • Evaluated capital expenditures and depreciation data • Identified financial performance trends and assisted in developing recommendations for improvement • Reviewed financial information and forecasts and provided support in creating prudent financial models • Assisted in developing and implementing cash flow and debt management strategies • Prepared budgets and identified capital management and financing options

Lead Mechanical Engineer — Josyth Company — Huntsville, Alabama — September 2009 — Present • Supervise design team of 12 members, completing product, parts, and component design for manufacturing equipment • Evaluate and test designs produced by the team before approving them for use • Review technical documents before approving them for use in - house • Confer with supervisors and team members to resolve design, operational, and collaborative problems • Approve design models, ensuring that they are in compliance, saving $ 700,000 by reducing number of flaws in subassembly and models before production • Create and evaluate prototypes to ensure optimal perEvaluate and test designs produced by the team before approving them for use • Review technical documents before approving them for use in - house • Confer with supervisors and team members to resolve design, operational, and collaborative problems • Approve design models, ensuring that they are in compliance, saving $ 700,000 by reducing number of flaws in subassembly and models before production • Create and evaluate prototypes to ensure optimal perevaluate prototypes to ensure optimal performance

• Exceptional mechanical aptitude aimed at controlling and operating complex machinery • Deep technical knowledge of CAD / CAM technology and how it is used for machine operations • Great physical stamina and dexterity to perform repetitive work activities and movements • Well - versed in reading and interpreting blueprints with a view to understand machine schematics and models • Demonstrated ability to learn new machine operations and adjust machine parts to meet specific instructions • Capable of working in a high noise environment • Able to monitor and assess performance of machinery and make needed adjustments • Proven ability to perform quality control analysis by conducting tests and inspections • Exceptional time management skills aimed at ensuring that machine operations are carried out in a time efficient manner • Excellent judgment and decision making skills; ability to consider costs and benefits of optimal machine operations • Critical thinking abilities aimed at identifying alternative solutions to machine operation problems • Complex problem solving skills targeted at evaluating possible machine operational issues • Able to plan, organize and schedule machine operations in sync with production agendas • Track record of prioritizing work activities in accordance to scheduled operating precedence • Skilled at dismantling, repairing and maintaining equipment • Knowledge of operating hand and power tools used in the production trade