Discussion of “Effect of various hydro‐climatic factors on snowmelt runoff”

Abstract

This report of an investigation to determine a multiple correlation equation for use in relating various hydrologic factors is an extremely worthwhile presentation. As the authors point out, there have been numerous papers reporting results of statistical analyses of hydrologic data. However, there have been too few papers devoted to a description of the techniques used in selecting and designing empirical equations for use in regression analysis in hydrologic studies. The recent rapid increase in the application of electronic computers emphasizes the need for increased familiarity with basic mathematical and numerical methods.