Practice Normal and Log-Normal Distributions - 15.8.2.3 | 15. Rainfall Data in India | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 1
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Normal and Log-Normal Distributions

15.8.2.3 - Normal and Log-Normal Distributions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary characteristic of the Normal distribution?

💡 Hint: Think about how the data is distributed around the average.

Question 2 Easy

Can the Log-Normal distribution have negative values?

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of the data being modeled.

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Question 1

What property distinguishes a Log-Normal distribution from a Normal distribution?

It can take negative values
It's symmetrical
It’s positively skewed

💡 Hint: Visualize the shapes of both distributions.

Question 2

True or False: The mean and standard deviation of Normal distribution can determine the risk of flooding events.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how we use averages in assessing risks.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a dataset of rainfall amounts collected over several years, analyze whether it follows a Normal or Log-Normal distribution. Describe your approach.

💡 Hint: Explore statistical software for graphical representation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a study to examine the impact of climate change on the Log-Normal distribution of rainfall over a decade. What methods would you use?

💡 Hint: Consider environmental factors that could influence rainfall patterns.

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