Basic Statistical Concepts and Methods for Earth Scientists
March 13, 2008
INTRODUCTION
Statistics is the science of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, modeling, and displaying masses of numerical data primarily for the characterization and understanding of incompletely known systems.
Over the years, these objectives have lead to a fair amount of analytical work to achieve, substantiate, and guide descriptions and inferences.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Title | Basic Statistical Concepts and Methods for Earth Scientists |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20081017 |
| Authors | Ricardo A. Olea |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Open-File Report |
| Series Number | 2008-1017 |
| Index ID | ofr20081017 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | U.S. Geological Survey |