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Statistical Accuracy of Internet Weather Forecasts

markmcb writes "Brandon Hansen considers the statistical accuracy of popular on-line weather forecast sources and shows who's on target, and on who you probably shouldn't rely. Motivated by a trip to a water park that was spoiled with hail despite a 'clear sky' forecast, he does a nice job of depicting deviations, averages, and overall accuracy in a manner that stats junkies are sure to love."

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  1. Whom by mdsolar · · Score: 4, Funny

    A preposition is awkward to end a sentence with. But, "whom" is the word "on" is followed by.
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    Solar follows the rules for grammer. http://mdsolar.blogspot.com/2007/01/slashdot-users -selling-solar.html

  2. You can't fool mother nature by TheHornedOne · · Score: 4, Funny

    I work for Mother Nature; So I am really getting a kick out of most of these replies. Some of you guys are very good at making it sound like you know what you are talking about. But trust me.... You don't. I think you just want to make yourself sound smart, when in reality you don't know what you are talking about. This is how bad info gets passed around. If you dont know about the topic....Dont make yourself sound like you do. Cos some slashdotters believe anything they hear."

    /wrong metasite
    //slashies
    //dont' kill me