Observation before explanation
How do you know?
Keep a reported measurement, its context, and its interpretation in separate columns. A single interval can be worth examining without carrying a causal conclusion by itself.
Record an observation
Use the supplied excerpt as a claim to inspect, not as a verdict.
Evidence readout
A careful summary of what this record can support.
Reported observation
−0.50°C over 1940–1970
In the Northern Hemisphere, as described by the supplied excerpt.
Claim typeObservation
Inference statusOpen
This interval alone cannot establish causation. Check the source, measurement choices, uncertainty, other forcings, and longer-term context before concluding.