Large Data Set Overview
The Edexcel large data set summary provides a comprehensive look at various weather measurements across different locations. This page outlines the key components of the data set, including the types of data collected, units of measurement, and locations covered.
Vocabulary: Large Data Set - A comprehensive collection of weather data used in Edexcel A Level Mathematics.
The data set includes the following measurements:
- Daily Mean Temperature °Cto1decimalplace
- Daily Total Rainfall mmto1decimalplace
- Daily Total Sunshine hoursto1decimalplace
- Daily Maximum Relative Humidity percentage
- Wind speedanddirection
- Visibility
- Pressure hPa
- Daily mean total cloud oktas
Highlight: The data covers both UK and international locations, providing a diverse range of weather patterns for analysis.
Key locations included in the large data set Edexcel are:
- Camborne UK
- Beijing China
- Heathrow UK
- Hurn UK
- Jacksonville USA
- Leeming UK
- Leuchars UK
- Perth Australia
Example: The maximum rainfall recorded in the UK was 51.6mm at Heathrow in October 2015, while Perth recorded a maximum of 102mm.
The data set covers the months of May to October, with a focus on the years 2015 and 1987. This allows for comparison of weather patterns across different seasons and between two distinct time periods.
Definition: Beaufort Conversion - A scale used to measure wind speed qualitatively, providing a non-numeric representation of wind conditions.