10.3 - Criteria for Estimation Method Selection
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Practice Questions
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What is the first criterion for selecting an estimation method?
💡 Hint: Think about what factors make data gaps important.
Why is having neighboring stations important?
💡 Hint: Consider the variety of data available from different stations.
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What is the most critical factor in selecting an estimation method?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when data is missing longer.
True or False: Homogeneity among neighboring stations increases the quality of estimations.
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of different weather patterns on data.
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Conduct a small research task to identify and list three different estimation methods for missing rainfall data, including the criteria for when to apply each.
💡 Hint: Check your notes for examples discussed.
Analyze the importance of climatic similarities among stations and how it could affect a region experiencing climate change. Propose methods to adjust the estimation processes.
💡 Hint: Think about how local changes could impact rainfall patterns.
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