Why is there a “wet bias” in the predictions made by weather forecasters?
A) Weather is far too difficult to accurately predict, especially with the small amounts of data forecasters receive for each location.
B) Storms generate more viewers for weather programs, and forecasters, like all newscasters, are concerned about ratings.
C) Forecasters know the public does not fully understand probability, and so they report low probabilities as somewhat higher so people can take preventative action.
D) Weather forecasters lack the proper training in scientific discipline needed to determine what a prediction means and does not mean.
Answer: C
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