Plotting position

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007981",
  "term": "Plotting position",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A statistical method used to assign a probability or frequency to each ordered observation in a data set, particularly for hydrological or meteorological extremes. It determines the empirical cumulative distribution function for a series of events. This technique is applied in flood frequency analysis or drought severity assessment to estimate return periods.",
  "see_also": [
    "California plotting position",
    "Cunnane plotting position",
    "Gringorten plotting position",
    "Hazen plotting position",
    "Weibull plotting position"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/plotting-position/"
}