4.1.3 - Non-stationarity
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Practice Questions
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Define non-stationarity in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about statistical properties like mean and variance.
What does a time series refer to?
💡 Hint: It often relates to measurements taken at periodic intervals.
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What is the definition of non-stationarity?
💡 Hint: Think about how climate data can change across years.
True or False: Non-stationarity suggests that all climate variables are stable.
💡 Hint: Evaluate the definition of stability in climate.
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You are tasked with creating a climate prediction model using data from the last century. Explain how you would account for non-stationarity in your analysis.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how you can analyze previous behaviors of different variables.
Discuss how the understanding of non-stationarity might affect climate change mitigation strategies.
💡 Hint: Consider how reactive vs. proactive strategies differ in environmental policy.
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