Methods are commonly applied in geology, geochemistry and geophysics. Anomaly definition and detection in geochemical and geophysical data. Multiple regression analysis. Multivariate techniques including principal components and factor analysis, discriminant and cluster analysis with applications in earth sciences. Selected case studies and laboratory exercises employing a variety of statistical and graphical packages.
Course assumes a familiarity with basic statistics and use of PCs.
A five-part practical assignment, most of which will be completed during the short course. 1998 Page created and maintained by Peter Cockle. All rights reserved.