Statistical Methods for Environmental Pollution Monitoring

by Richard O. Gilbert

Book Overview

This book discusses a broad range of statistical design and analysis methods that are particularly well suited to pollution data. It explains key statistical techniques in easy-to-comprehend terms and uses practical examples, exercises, and case studies to illustrate procedures. Dr. Gilbert begins by discussing a space-time framework for sampling pollutants. He then shows how to use statistical sample survey methods to estimate average and total amounts...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0442230508
• ISBN13: 9780442230500
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.2" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Very good reference book

This book is exceptionally easy to read for a stat book. It is very straightforward with practical examples and an emphasis on "how to" with just enough -- but not overwhelming -- theory. Some statistical bakcground is definitely helpful, but the basic principles are presented simply enough that a novice shouldn't feel too uncomfortable.

Must have

If you are responsible for designing, reviewing, or interpreting environmental sampling and the resultig analytical reports, then BUY THIS BOOK, READ IT, DO THE EXCERCISES! You must have some background in statistics to understand it, so if you don't have that, take an introduction to statistics course. Otherwise go play in another sandbox, you'll be outclassed in this one. ;-)

gotta have it

This is a "must have" book for anyone in the environmental industry....I can't believe this is the first review...