GISS surface temperature - confidence intervals

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The GISS surface temperature data does not include confidence intervals, unlike the HadCRUT4 global surface temperature anomalies. Users seeking confidence intervals can refer to the GISS FAQ page, specifically the section addressing the accuracy of GISS results. The relevant data can be accessed in tabular text form at the provided GISS link. This discussion highlights the need for users to explore alternative sources for confidence interval data related to GISS temperature anomalies.

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The HadCRUT4 global surface temperature anomalies in tabular form include confidence intervals.
The GISS surface temperature data is available in tabular text form here http://data.giss.nasa.gov/gistemp/tabledata_v3/GLB.Ts+dSST.txt
- but it doesn't include any confidence intervals.

Can anyone suggest where to find the confidence intervals? I found some graphs on their website but no data.
Thanks.
 
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Tandem78 said:
Can anyone suggest where to find the confidence intervals? I found some graphs on their website but no data.
Thanks.

Look here http://data.giss.nasa.gov/gistemp/FAQ.html under Q.How accurate are the GISS results (tables, graphs)?
 

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