Frequency curves

Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations 04-A2
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Abstract

This manual describes graphical and mathematical procedures for preparing frequency curves from samples of hydrologic data. It also discusses the theory of frequency curves, compares advantages of graphical and mathematical fitting, suggests methods of describing graphically defined frequency curves analytically, and emphasizes the correct interpretations of a frequency curve.

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Riggs, H.C., 1968, Frequency curves: U.S. Geological Survey Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations 04-A2, v, 15 p. :ill. ;26 cm. Reprinted in 1978, 1989., https://doi.org/10.3133/twri04A2.

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Frequency curves
Series title Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations
Series number 04-A2
DOI 10.3133/twri04A2
Year Published 1968
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Govt. Print. Off.,
Description v, 15 p. :ill. ;26 cm. Reprinted in 1978, 1989.
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