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Metrics - a system of measurement that includes the item being measured, the unit of measurement, and the value of the unit - offers a tool for measuring climate research and improving program performance. This report lays out a framework for creating and implementing metrics for the Climate Change Science Program (CCSP).

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Author:   National Research Council ,  Division on Earth and Life Studies ,  Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate ,  Climate Research Committee
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.272kg
ISBN:  

9780309096591

ISBN 10:   0309096596
Pages:   162
Publication Date:   15 October 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 Lessons Learned From Developing Metrics; 5 3 Principles for Developing Metrics; 6 4 Characterizing and Reducing Uncertainty; 7 5 Process of Developing Metrics; 8 6 Metrics for the Climate Change Science Program; 9 7 Conclusions and Next Steps; 10 Appendix A Measuring Government Performance; 11 Appendix B Case Study Metrics for the Climate Change Science Program; 12 Appendix C Pool of Generic Metrics for Science and Technology; 13 Appendix D Biographical Sketches of Committee Members; 14 Appendix E Abbreviations and Acronyms

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Committee on Metrics for Global Change Research, Climate Research Committee, National Research Council

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