This study book, written by John C. Davis, offers a thorough introduction to statistics and data analysis within the earth sciences. It is intended for students and professionals who want to apply quantitative methods to geological data. The text highlights real-world situations in which statistics and computing are essential.
Description
This book, which helped shape the field, covers important methods for the quantitative analysis of geological data. It shows how statistics and the use of computer techniques contribute to solving common problems in the earth sciences.
Product specifications
- Author: John C. Davis (Kansas Geological Survey)
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication date: 2002-06-13
- Number of pages: 656
- ISBN: 9780471172758
- Subject: Earth sciences
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / General
About the author
John C. Davis is the author of Statistics and Data Analysis in Geology, a standard work that focuses on the application of statistics in the earth sciences.