15.6.1.3. Missing or Doubtful Entries

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is one common cause of missing data in rainfall measurements?

   Hint

   Think about human errors in data recording.

2. 2.

   Name one method used to correct missing rainfall data.

   Hint

   Consider techniques that fill gaps in data.

3. 3.

   What does Double Mass Curve Analysis help identify?

   • Errors in data
   • Total rainfall amount
   • Monthly averages

   Hint

   Think about what you want to check in two datasets.

4. 4.

   True or False: Observer mistakes can cause missing entries in rainfall data.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the distinction between human errors and instrument errors.

5. 5.

   If you have a month of rainfall data with two days missing, how would you use interpolation to fill in those values?

   Hint

   Think about averaging neighboring data points for estimation.

6. 6.

   Create a Double Mass Curve from two hypothetical datasets and identify discrepancies based on your analysis.

   Hint

   How do two lines relate to each other in terms of cumulative values?