15.7 - Rainfall Data Processing and Analysis
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Practice Questions
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Define what the Arithmetic Mean Method is.
💡 Hint: Think about what 'average' means.
What is meant by areal rainfall?
💡 Hint: Consider how rainfall is distributed beyond just a point.
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What is the purpose of the Arithmetic Mean Method?
💡 Hint: Remember that 'mean' refers to the average.
True or False: Skewness measures the distribution's asymmetry.
💡 Hint: Think about how we visually assess data shapes.
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You are provided with rainfall data from 7 different gauges: 10 mm, 25 mm, 15 mm, 30 mm, 20 mm, 5 mm, and 35 mm. Calculate the mean and standard deviation. Discuss what these results indicate about the rainfall variability.
💡 Hint: Use the statistical formulas to derive your answers.
Propose a scenario where the Thiessen Polygon Method could be effectively utilized in urban planning, particularly related to water drainage systems.
💡 Hint: Think about how rainfall patterns might influence the design of infrastructure.
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