Statistical Analysis and Modelling of Spatial Point Patterns

An accessible account of how to prepare and interpret statistical models of point patterns using spatial data from biology, ecology, and forestry. This new book from the Statistics in Practice series, earth and environmental statistics section, provides an accessible introduction to spatial point patterns, taking particular account of spatial data. Written by authors experienced in both theoretical and applied aspects of the subject, this book makes an ideal introduction or reference text. Application oriented and data-driven, this book includes examples from biology, geology, ecology and environmental sciences as well as forestry. *Combines well-presented theory and how-to' examples. *Includes the analysis of complex data sets. *With examples of datasets on an accompanying web-site. Ideal for applied researchers in environmental statistics, ecology and geostatistics this book would also benefit students of statistics and graduate students of applied science who need a reference text on the topic.