Which Source of Information Is NOT Typically Used by Fire

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which source of information is NOT typically used by fire investigators in determining a fire's cause?

• A)records of past fires in the area
• B)weather records
• C)height and degree of defoliation
• D)post-fire aerial photos
• E)wind patterns during a fire

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Definitions:

Nominal Data

Refers to data classified into categories that cannot be ordered in any meaningful way, such as types of fruit or colors.

Chi-squared Test

A numerical method employed to ascertain whether a notable discrepancy exists between the anticipated frequencies and the actual frequencies across one or several categories.

Qualitative Data

Data that is descriptive and conceptual, often categorized based on qualities and characteristics that are not numerical.

Chi-squared Test

An analytical test designed to evaluate whether there's a significant discrepancy between frequencies observed and those anticipated in various categories.