| Contents Notes |
Machine derived contents note: LESSONS LEARNED FROM DEVELOPING METRICS 19 -- Industry Research, 19 -- University Research, 28 -- Federal Agency Research, 30 -- Evaluating the Outcome of Research, 39 -- Conclusions, 45 -- PRINCIPLES FOR DEVELOPING METRICS 47 -- Prerequisites for Using Metrics to Promote Successful Outcomes, 48 -- Characteristics of Useful Metrics, 48 -- Challenges in the Application of Metrics, 53 -- CHARACTERIZING AND REDUCING UNCERTAINTY 55 -- The Role of Uncertainty in Climate Discussions, 56 -- Pitfalls in the Application of Uncertainty Metrics, 57 -- Use of Uncertainty Metrics, 61 -- PROCESS OF DEVELOPING METRICS 63 -- Framework for Measuring Progress Toward CCSP Goals, 63 -- Example Case Studies, 65 -- Conclusions, 71 -- METRICS FOR THE CLIMATE CHANGE SCIENCE -- PROGRAM 77 -- Development of General Metrics, 77 -- Robustness of the General Metrics, 82 -- Use of General Metrics to Set Priorities, 85 -- Conclusions, 85 -- CONCLUSIONS AND NEXT STEPS 87 -- Answers to the Committee Charge, 87 -- Implementation, 90. |
