Model spread (Q816)
Subject, term, tag: Model spread
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Model spread |
Subject, term, tag: Model spread |
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IPCC Glossary v1.5
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27 May 2026
The range or spread in results from climate models, such as those assembled for Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6). Does not necessarily provide an exhaustive and formal estimate of the uncertainty in feedbacks, forcing or projections even when expressed numerically, for example, by computing a standard deviation of the models’ responses. In order to quantify uncertainty, information from observations, physical constraints and expert judgement must be combined, using a statistical framework. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026