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Originally Posted by Digit 
Quite what a mathematician's value is to the IPCC I'm not sure.
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statistical analysis ?, Computer modelling ? any number of useful functions.
see here for a complete run down on how the IPCC functions
http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming...kgrounder.html
I found this bit particular relevant
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The IPCC’s technical reports derive their credibility principally from an extensive, transparent, and iterative peer review process that, as mentioned above, is considered far more exhaustive than that associated with scientific journals. This is due to the number of reviewers, the breadth of their disciplinary backgrounds and scientific perspectives, and the inclusion of independent “review editors” who certify that all comments have been fairly considered and appropriately resolved by the authors
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I'm not saying they are perfect , but how many anti websites or organisations can truthfully say that about their "research" ?