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Frequency curves

January 1, 1968

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.

Publication Year 1968
Title Frequency curves
DOI 10.3133/twri04A2
Authors H. C. Riggs
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations
Series Number 04-A2
Index ID twri04A2
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse