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Statistical Methods in the Atmospheric Sciences - 5th Edition by Daniel S Wilks (Paperback)

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  • Statistical Methods in the Atmospheric Sciences, Fifth Edition provides a structured exploration of the statistical techniques essential for analyzing atmospheric data.
  • Author(s): Daniel S Wilks
  • 818 Pages
  • Science, Earth Sciences

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Statistical Methods in the Atmospheric Sciences, Fifth Edition provides a structured exploration of the statistical techniques essential for analyzing atmospheric data. The book begins with foundational concepts in probability, setting the stage for more advanced topics. It then covers univariate statistics, including empirical distributions, parametric probability models, and both frequentist and Bayesian inference methods, offering tools for rigorous data analysis and interpretation. The text also addresses statistical forecasting and ensemble forecasting, along with methods for verifying forecast accuracy. In addition, time series analysis is explored in detail, enabling readers to understand temporal dependencies in atmospheric data.

The book advances into multivariate statistics, presenting matrix algebra and random matrices as mathematical foundations. It discusses the multivariate normal distribution, principal component analysis (EOF), and multivariate analysis of vector pairs to handle complex, multidimensional atmospheric datasets. Techniques for discrimination, classification, and cluster analysis are also examined, providing methods for categorizing and interpreting atmospheric patterns. Supplementary materials include example data sets, probability tables, and a glossary of symbols and acronyms, along with answers to exercises that reinforce learning.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 7.58 Inches (W) x 1.52 Inches (D)
Weight: 3.63 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 818
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Earth Sciences
Publisher: Elsevier
Theme: Meteorology & Climatology
Format: Paperback
Author: Daniel S Wilks
Language: English
Street Date: March 27, 2026
TCIN: 1011125735
UPC: 9780443490026
Item Number (DPCI): 247-45-6200
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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