11.9 - Best Practices in Rainfall Data Management
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Practice Questions
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What is metadata?
💡 Hint: Think about what information helps you understand where data comes from.
Why are consistency checks important?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of errors in data.
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What does metadata help track in rainfall data management?
💡 Hint: Think about what additional information helps you understand your data.
True or False: Periodic reviews of rainfall data can help identify inconsistencies.
💡 Hint: Consider what would happen if we did not check our data regularly.
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Develop a comprehensive protocol for implementing automated rainfall data collection at a new weather station, considering potential challenges and solutions.
💡 Hint: Consider both technical and human factors in your protocol.
Critically analyze a case where lack of metadata led to erroneous rainfall data conclusions in a past study. Suggest how this could have been avoided.
💡 Hint: Look for examples detailing consequences of inconsistent data.
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