Abstract
A discussion of some of the peculiarities of the geophysical sciences together with their implications for statistical methods, particularly for the correlation coefficient, is given. The discussion is illustrated by an analysis of a recently published paper. In conclusion some advice on the use of correlations is offered.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3402/tellusa.v9i3.9099 | Journal eISSN: 3035-9554
Language: English
Page range: 408 - 418
Published on: Jan 1, 1957
Published by: Stockholm University Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
© 1957 Blair Kinsman, published by Stockholm University Press
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