Environmental Statistics

Includes background, review, theory, and all pertinent equationsProvides instruction throughout the book on how to use a major environmental statistics software packageIllustrates each topic with examplesOffers in-depth discussion of Monte Carlo simulation and quantitative risk assessmentPresents a variety of data sets to show how to solve different types of environmental problems, such as testing for contaminated groundwater or soil, and air quality monitoring A clear, comprehensive treatment of the subject, Environmental Statistics with S-PLUS is an ideal resource for environmental scientists, engineers, regulators, and students, even those with only a limited knowledge of statistics. It provides insight into what to think about before you collect environmental data, how to collect it, and how to make sense of it after you have it. This book addresses the vast array of methods used today by scientists, researchers, and regulators.Through its convenient showcase of information and numerous data sets posted on the Web, Environmental Statistics with S-PLUS shows you how to implement these methods using the statistical software package S-PLUS and the add-in modules EnvironmentalStats for S-PLUS, S+SpatialStats, and S-PLUS for ArcView. This survey of statistical methods, definitions, and concepts helps you collect and effectively analyze data for environmental pollution problems.