Since a history of past projections enhances the projectibility of predicates only when they are successful, the measure of a predicate's degree of projectibility, which Goodman calls its degree of entrenchment, is the relative frequency of its successful use in past predictions.
Ultimately, the reliability of the forecasting models can be addressed by analysing the success of past projections in either projecting or modifying the future, i.e. reaching a balance between supplies and requirements.
State Senator Kevin J. O'Toole, a Republican from Essex County, said he knew that things were bad based on past projections.
"Kerry's past projections on fuel economy were scary," said an executive from one of the Big Three Detroit automakers, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
City officials now acknowledge that past projections were too optimistic, but they expect recycling to become more cost-efficient as more New Yorkers sort their garbage.
Explain to students that they will be researching and comparing past projections of the environmental, economic, medical, psychological and geographic effects of Chernobyl to those published in the recent report in order to create public service announcements to help educate this population.
