Question

question 16 1 pts for her 4th of july weather report, a local meteorologist wishes to predict the likelihood of the scheduled fireworks show being rained out by analyzing the most recent weather trends in the local vicinity. which of the following sources of data would be the most appropriate for helping her make the prediction? a floating - point value representing the highest daily rainfall total over the last 365 days a list of floating - point values representing the daily rainfall totals for the previous 10 days (june 24th through july 3rd) a list of integers representing the previous years in which it has rained in the area on the 4th of july a floating - point value representing the daily rainfall total for july 4th of the previous year

Explanation:

To predict the likelihood of rain on July 4th, recent weather trends (short - term) are more relevant. The highest daily rainfall in 365 days is a single extreme value and not representative of recent trends. Previous years' July 4th rain or just the previous year's July 4th rain are long - term or single - point historical data, not recent trends. The daily rainfall totals for the previous 10 days (leading up to July 4th) give a recent trend of rainfall, which is most appropriate for predicting the near - term (July 4th) rain likelihood.

Answer:

B. A list of floating - point values representing the daily rainfall totals for the previous 10 days (June 24th through July 3rd)