For a forecast to show skill it must
a. be better than one based on persistence or climatology.
b. be accurate to within 2°C of the predicted temperature.
c. be accurate for over more than 90 percent of the forecast area.
d. use the analog method of forecasting.
e. use a probability.
ANSWER: a
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