
Statistical Analysis of Spherical Data
Cambridge University Press
Published on 19. August 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
344 pages
978-0-521-45699-9 (ISBN)
Description
This is the first comprehensive, yet clearly presented, account of statistical methods for analysing spherical data. The analysis of data, in the form of directions in space or of positions of points on a spherical surface, is required in many contexts in the earth sciences, astrophysics and other fields, yet the methodology required is disseminated throughout the literature. Statistical Analysis of Spherical Data aims to present a unified and up-to-date account of these methods for practical use. The emphasis is on applications rather than theory, with the statistical methods being illustrated throughout the book by data examples.
Reviews / Votes
'The book is up-to-date and very comprehensive, yet carefully written, with excellent index and bibliography. Notable features are the worked examples using real data and the profusion of computer-generated plots and diagrams. Undoubtedly, this will become the standard reference work on the application of statistical methods to spherical data.' R. M. Clark, The Australian Journal of StatisticsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
559 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-45699-9 (9780521456999)
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N. I. Fisher | T. Lewis | B. J. J. Embleton
Statistical Analysis of Spherical Data
Book
08/1987
Cambridge University Press
€61.90
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N. I. Fisher | T. Lewis | B. J. J. Embleton
Statistical Analysis of Spherical Data
Book
08/1987
Cambridge University Press
€61.90
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Content
Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Terminology and spherical coordinate systems; 3. Descriptive and ancillary methods, and sampling problems; 4. Models; 5. Analysis of a single sample of unit vectors; 6. Analysis of a single sample of undirected lines; 7. Analysis of two or more samples of vectorial or axial data; 8. Correlation, regression and temporal/spatial analysis; Appendices; References; Index.