Sentences with phrase «uncertainty inherent»

A «likelihood ratio» by definition was a concept which had uncertainty inherent within it.

It seeks to remove the friction and cost uncertainty inherent in traditional law firm engagements.

This is because of the uncertainty inherent in both the payments themselves and the amount paid (a factor significantly mitigated in US based law firms where bonuses are automatically set by class year).

Indeed, activists recently jumped to criticize an energy industry lawyer for quoting from the United Nations» Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's assessments on climate change, which have consistently noted the uncertainty inherent in climate projections.

Because no reasonable damage estimates have been incorporated into most IAM results, and because there is tremendous uncertainty inherent in even trying to make monetized estimates of damages that have yet to happen on a global scale, it is very hard to estimate, even roughly, the net benefits of mitigating climate change in the long run.

Although the AEO Retrospective focuses on the Reference case projections, readers are encouraged to review the full range of cases in the AEO, which illustrate the uncertainty inherent in long - term projections.

On one hand, volatility offers opportunity for profit to those with market knowledge, a sound strategy, and the willingness to accept the uncertainty inherent in the commodity markets.

«Reducing the wide range of uncertainty inherent in current model predictions of global climate change will require major advances in understanding and modeling of both (1) the factors that determine atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases and aerosols, and (2) the so - called «feedbacks» that determine the sensitivity of the climate system to a prescribed increase in greenhouse gases.»

Thus NSIDC's report was a balanced assessment of the possibility of setting a new record, taking account of different methods and recognizing the uncertainty inherent any seasonal forecast, especially under conditions that had not been seen before.

This makes it one of the most powerful ways to assess the uncertainty inherent in the process, says Vicky Pope.

And, I mentioned earlier, the cost uncertainty inherent in a cap - and - trade system can be reduced, if not eliminated, with cost - containment mechanisms such as a price collar.

Narrowing climate sensitivity is challenging since the measure includes, and therefore compounds, the uncertainty inherent in aerosols, clouds and other phenomena.

The panel was asked to assess whether these apparently conflicting surface and upper air temperature trends lie within the range of uncertainty inherent in the measurements and, if they are judged to lie outside that range, to identify the most probable reason (s) for the differences.

While climate science can effectively inform us about the range of possible consequences of a warming world, there is a large amount of irresolvable uncertainty inherent in climate forecasting.

There is an overarching theme in your points, that is the ability to address the uncertainty inherent the analysis of not well understood processes.

That also means requiring a discussion of the uncertainty inherent in the analysis.

The structural uncertainty represents the uncertainty inherent in the DNDC model and is set using independent validation data (directly measured daily methane fluxes on benchmark sites) available at the time of methodology publication.

These studies lend greater confidence to the detection of human - induced global warming and they serve to reduce the level of uncertainty inherent in estimates of the rate of warming.»

Much like accepting the uncertainty inherent to the pursuit of a serious artistic practice, Washington suggests that the ultimate heroic gesture is embracing ambiguity and the passage of time.

Somehow, they are, but without the angst and uncertainty inherent in establishing a new mode of painting; cries of «this is not art» or even «this is not painting» would now seem to belong to the past.

Juliet engaged in the Mills Teacher Scholars process of collaborative inquiry within a professional culture that acknowledges the uncertainty inherent in teaching.

They repeatedly argued that the uncertainty inherent in computer models makes them useless for important policy decisions.

In addition to the restrictive criteria, a recently published National Consent Policy document clearly states that the HSE has the authority to deny a pregnant woman her inalienable right to refuse medical treatment due to the legal uncertainty inherent in Article 40.3.3 of the Irish Constitution, whereby the life of the unborn is equal to that of the mother.

A free act is the resolution of an uncertainty inherent in the totality of the influences to which the act is subject.

There is nothing to distinguish «god's mysterious ways» from the randomness and uncertainty inherent in the flux of life.

However you do it, the huge downside of trying to live only off the income from your portfolio — besides the uncertainty inherent with shares — is you need a lot more money.

Despite the hype around a few incredible dropout success stories, the vast majority of startup founders complete college, and a whole host of tech scene veterans (with the notable exception of Peter Thiel) say that, given the huge uncertainty inherent in the startup game, it's generally wise for aspiring founders to finish their degrees.

Risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the uncertainties inherent in research and development; the uncertainties inherent in business and financial planning, including, without limitation, risks related to Pfizer's business and prospects, adverse developments in Pfizer's markets, or adverse developments in the U.S. or global capital markets, credit markets or economies generally; and competitive developments.

And this incidentally is why throughout this paper, without seeking to minimize the uncertainties inherent in Man's freedom of choice in relation to the world, I have been able implicitly to maintain that we are moving both freely and ineluctably in the direction of concentration by way of planetization.

A desire to transcend some of the uncertainties inherent in our finite condition has created not new freedom but chains that bind in powerful and disturbing Ways.

And this, coupled with the uncertainties inherent in its centrifugal interpretations, encourages some to emphasize only the centripetal orientation and find security in delimiting the range of biblical interpretations.

This is intended to take account of some of the uncertainties inherent in data on whale populations, and requires only two kinds of data: current estimates and their statistical error; and historical details of catches.

It shows that the problem of pollution from trash burning is big enough that it warrants further study to try and narrow down the large uncertainties inherent in the study's estimates.

«The uncertainties inherent in an immature nuclear weapons program, as exemplified by the U.S. experience with Castle Bravo, drive this risk to an unacceptable level.»

His seminal paper, published in the Journal of Geophysical Research in 1952, is also famous for its tongue - in - cheek lecture on the uncertainties inherent in extrapolating laboratory and proxy observations to the high pressure and high temperature interiors of planets.

Throughout its climate modeling phase, Exxon researchers, like outside scientists, grappled with the uncertainties inherent in climate model projections.

An assessment of climate effects on Montana agriculture is complex because of uncertainties inherent in the timing and manifestation of climate change, and because of complexity in how natural systems, agricultural producers, and market processes will react.

«Specifically, we documented how the Mills Teacher Scholars Teacher Leadership Network meetings (a) offered safe thinking spaces that positioned teachers as intellectual professionals who could socially construct knowledge and learn together, (b) allowed teachers to surface and name the complexities and uncertainties inherent to teaching that would undoubtedly arise as they sought to facilitate learning communities at their school sites, and (c) provided guidance for teachers through a parallel process, that is, modeling for them and supporting them in experiencing firsthand what they would be responsible for enacting and scaffolding with their teaching colleagues.»

With such structures in place, even a first - year teacher like Gary can feel comfortable sharing the uncertainties inherent in teaching with the goal of understanding how best to support his students» learning going forward.

Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the possibility that the initial public offering will not be consummated within the anticipated time period or at all, including as the result of regulatory, market or other factors; risks relating to Pfizer Animal Health as a standalone business as the result of the variables and uncertainties inherent in business, financial and operating performance, including, among other things, competitive developments and general economic, political, business, industry, regulatory and market conditions; and the potential for disruption to Pfizer's Animal Health business as the result of the initial public offering.

With his works — including the iconic shark in formaldehyde The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living (1991) and For the Love of God (2007), cast in platinum with a studded skull 8,601 pure diamonds — Damien Hirst challenge the certainties of the contemporary world, considering all the uncertainties inherent in human nature.

To be clear, this is an important problem, and the uncertainties inherent in modelling a complex interacting system of chemistry and dynamics are legion.

In addition to assessing changes in ESL frequencies, the authors also highlighted the importance of the uncertainties inherent to the extreme value analysis, which have often been ignored in impact studies, and demonstrated how they can be accounted for alongside the uncertainties in SLR projections.

According to Richard's analysis, the 485 new papers underscore the «significant limitations and uncertainties inherent in our understanding of climate and climate changes,» which in turn suggests that climate science is not nearly as settled as media reports and some policymakers would have people believe.

Therefore, adequate adaptation has to take into account SLR and ESL as well as the uncertainties inherent to both of them (see below for more details).

Adequate adaptation has to take into account sea - level rise and extreme sea levels, as well as the uncertainties inherent to both, says Thomas Wahl.

When we talk about future climate change, our discussion often stalls at the uncertainties inherent in scientists» statistical models and forecasts.

They run economic models and clearly understand the uncertainties inherent in them and the effect of propagated error.

To appreciate the issues involved in comparing estimates of surface and lower tropospheric temperature trends, it is necessary to have at least a rudimentary understanding of these three kinds of measurements and the uncertainties inherent in each of them.

Climate science results will simply be by - passed because of the ever - present small uncertainties inherent in all predictions.