Sequence of months with rain above and below average in Rayalaseema considered in relation to the theory of probability

Authors

  • T. R. SRINIVASAN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54302/mausam.v5i3.4870

Keywords:

Theory of Probability, Rayalseema.

Abstract

Monthly rainfall over a period of 60 years (1891-1950) in Rayalaseema has been analysed. The averages of the 12 months were determined and the sequences of months with rain above and below average (designated as A and B) respectively studied. It is found that an empirical  relationship of the form log F=nR+S (where R and S are constants) exists between n the length of  the run or sequence and F the cumulative frequency of runs of length n and more.

After performing the contingency  test  for  the independence of  the nature of consecutive months an approach based on the theory of probability is made and a justification for the observed logarithmic relation obtained.

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Published

01-07-1954

How to Cite

[1]
. T. R. . SRINIVASAN, “Sequence of months with rain above and below average in Rayalaseema considered in relation to the theory of probability”, MAUSAM, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 230–238, Jul. 1954.

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Research Papers