Computational statistics in the earth sciences : with applications in MATLAB / Alan D. Chave.
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TextPublication details: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2017.Description: xiii, 451 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmISBN: - 9781107096004
- 000SA.055 23 C512
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | ISI Library, Kolkata | 000SA.055 C512 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 138405 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Probability concepts;
2. Statistical concepts;
3. Statistical distributions;
4. Characterization of data;
5. Point, interval and ratio estimators;
6. Hypothesis testing;
7. Nonparametric methods;
8. Resampling methods;
9. Linear regression;
10. Multivariate statistics;
11. Compositional data;
Appendix: MATLAB functions to produce ternary diagrams.
Based on a course taught by the author, this book combines theoretical underpinnings of statistics with practical analysis of Earth sciences data using MATLAB. Datasets and bespoke MATLAB scripts are available online, as well as questions for use by instructors. This is an ideal text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students.
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