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User's Guide to the Weighted-Multiple-Linear Regression Program (WREG version 1.0)

Techniques and Methods 4-A8
Chapter 4 Section A, Statistical analysis Book 8, Hydrologic Analysis and Interpretation
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https://doi.org/10.3133/tm4A8

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Abstract

Streamflow is not measured at every location in a stream network. Yet hydrologists, State and local agencies, and the general public still seek to know streamflow characteristics, such as mean annual flow or flood flows with different exceedance probabilities, at ungaged basins. The goals of this guide are to introduce and familiarize the user with the weighted multiple-linear regression (WREG) program, and to also provide the theoretical background for program features. The program is intended to be used to develop a regional estimation equation for streamflow characteristics that can be applied at an ungaged basin, or to improve the corresponding estimate at continuous-record streamflow gages with short records. The regional estimation equation results from a multiple-linear regression that relates the observable basin characteristics, such as drainage area, to streamflow characteristics.

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Eng, K., Chen, Y., Kiang, J., 2009, User's Guide to the Weighted-Multiple-Linear Regression Program (WREG version 1.0): U.S. Geological Survey Techniques and Methods 4-A8, v, 21 p. ; software program, https://doi.org/10.3133/tm4A8.

ISSN: 2328-7055 (online)

ISSN: 2328-7047 (print)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title User's Guide to the Weighted-Multiple-Linear Regression Program (WREG version 1.0)
Series title Techniques and Methods
Series number 4-A8
DOI 10.3133/tm4A8
Year Published 2009
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Contributing office(s) U.S. Geological Survey
Description v, 21 p. ; software program
Online Only (Y/N) N
Additional Online Files (Y/N) Y
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