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Med Sea heatwave might feel nice for holiday swimming but there's a catch (BBC)
Introduction
Climate data provides rich opportunities for mathematical modeling and analysis. Look at those overall trends! investigate and generalise over n years. You can investigate trends using statistical methods, fit sinusoidal or exponential models to temperature data, and make predictions about future patterns. This connects mathematics with one of the most important challenges facing our planet.
Guiding Questions
- What mathematical models apply to this situation?
- What data do you need to collect and how will you analyze it?
- What assumptions are you making in your mathematical model?
- How can you validate your mathematical conclusions?
- What are the limitations of your approach?
Key Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Data Analysis
Climate Science
Environmental Science