validation (of models)
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Typically refers to checking model outputs for consistency with observations. However, since models cannot be validated in the formal sense of the term (i.e. proven to be true), some scientists prefer to use the words benchmarking or evaluation. |
Scenarios and models assessment | Sections 4.3.2.2 and 8.3.2 |
See models. |