I find it a little peculiar that Mr. Shott would indicate that climate change lends itself to experimental research.
Weather occurs on a daily basis. Climate is the average of weather over a long period of time.
Phenomenon such as acid rain resulting from sulfur dioxide can be observed, measured and even to some degree replicated in true experimental research. Climate change occurs and the various aspects of climate change are recorded and interpreted to determine what changes are occurring and to what degree.
The leap from climate change to identifying the cause of climate change is indeed a very long leap. We can however recognize those things that have the potential to change atmospheric conditions over time that may have a high correlation with observed change.
Mr. Shott should know that in experimental research the research hypothesis is always stated in the null. For example, “there is no significant difference.” The introduction of variables and application of appropriate statistical processes determines if there is or is not a significant difference.
While we wait for Mr. Shott and others to develop experimental research methods that will conclusive prove (at or above the .95 confidence level) man’s contribution to climate change, it may pay us to err on the side of caution with the preservation of earth as our primary goal.
Bill Morefield
Princeton
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