15.6 - Data Quality, Checking and Corrections
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Practice Questions
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What are two types of common errors in rainfall data?
💡 Hint: Think about the sources of inaccuracies in collecting data.
What is Double Mass Curve Analysis used for?
💡 Hint: Focus on how two datasets relate over time.
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What type of error is leakage from a rain gauge?
💡 Hint: Consider if the error comes from the equipment or the person.
True or False: Double Mass Curve Analysis is used for creating new datasets.
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of this method.
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A town's rainfall data has reported consistent shortages compared to neighboring areas. Describe the steps a scientist would take to investigate and resolve these discrepancies.
💡 Hint: Consider both equipment-related and human factors influencing the data.
During a monsoon season, a rainfall gauge is found to have overflowed multiple times. Detail how this impacts data quality and the steps needed to correct the data.
💡 Hint: Think about the adjustments needed for both current and historical data.
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