Statistical Tools for Environmental Quality Measurement (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781584881575)

When interpreting environmental data, scientists and engineers first must select the correct statistical tool to use for their analysis. By doing this they will be able to make sound decisions in their efforts to solve environmental problems. They need a detailed reference that points out the subtle differences between statistical procedures, making clear what procedure to use when trying to find the answer to a specific problem. Statistical Tools for Environmental Quality Measurement provides a detailed review of statistical tools used in analyzing and addressing environmental issues. This book examines commonly-used techniques found in USEPA guidelines and discusses their potential impact on decision-making. The authors are not constrained by statistical formalism; they advise when to go outside of standard statistical models when making difficult decisions. The content is presented in a practical style that prioritizes methods that work, based upon the authors' extensive experience. The text points out that simplicity facilitates effective communication of an analysis and decision to a "consumer" of statistics. The book emphasizes the exact question that each procedure addresses, so that environmental scientists and engineers can clearly identify precisely the question they want to ask, and correctly interpret the results.

Author: Douglas E. Splitstone,Michael E. Ginevan
ISBN-10: 1584881577
ISBN-13: 9781584881575
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 09/25/2003
Pages: 250
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.48h x 6.36w x 0.76d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2004 pg. 70