Statistical Analysis in Climate Research

The purpose of this book is to help the climatologist understand the basic precepts of the statistician’s art and to provide some of the background needed to apply statistical methodology correctly and usefully. The book is self contained: introductory material, standard advanced techniques, and the specialized techniques used specifically by climatologists are all contained within this one source. There is a wealth of realworld examples drawn from the climate literature to demonstrate the need, power and pitfalls of statistical analysis in climate research.