Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Prediction, Preparation, and the Margin of Error

Granted, the worst of the Nor'easter missed NYC. Every prediction contains a margin of error, and sometimes they're embarrassingly inaccurate. But predictions are still useful. It's better to take precautions in advance than to face a storm without adequate preparation. Sandy and Katrina are classic examples of what can happen when populated areas fail to prepare for the worst.


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