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Statistical Analysis of Spherical Data

Statistical Analysis of Spherical Data

Statistical Analysis of Spherical Data

N. I. Fisher
T. Lewis
B. J. J. Embleton
August 1987
Hardback
9780521242738

    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.

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    August 1993
    Paperback
    9780521456999
    344 pages
    228 × 152 × 17 mm
    0.52kg
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • 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.
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      Authors
    • N. I. Fisher
    • T. Lewis
    • B. J. J. Embleton