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Adjustment of geochemical background by robust multivariate statistics

January 1, 1985

Conventional analyses of exploration geochemical data assume that the background is a constant or slowly changing value, equivalent to a plane or a smoothly curved surface. However, it is better to regard the geochemical background as a rugged surface, varying with changes in geology and environment. This rugged surface can be estimated from observed geological, geochemical and environmental properties by using multivariate statistics.

Publication Year 1985
Title Adjustment of geochemical background by robust multivariate statistics
DOI 10.1016/0375-6742(85)90046-9
Authors D. Zhou
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Journal of Geochemical Exploration
Index ID 70012971
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
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