Basic Statistical Concepts and Methods for Earth Scientists

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.

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Suggested citation:
Olea, R.A., 2008, Basic statistical concepts for earth scientists, U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1017, 191 p.