Common Traps Flashcards

(7 cards)

1
Q

Correlation trap

A

Correlation does not imply causation.

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2
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Skewness trap

A

Rainfall and windspeed often skewed → median is better measure than mean.

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3
Q

Circular data trap

A

Cannot average wind direction numerically.

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4
Q

Seasonal comparison trap

A

Must mention season when comparing stations.

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5
Q

Rainfall zero-inflation

A

Many days with 0 rainfall distort averages.

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6
Q

Context requirement

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Answers must reference weather, geography, or season, not pure numbers.

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7
Q

“Based on the LDS…” phrase

A

Required when justifying patterns or assumptions.

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