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Methodology for statistical procedures to perform tests of hypothesis pertaining to various aspects of geostatistical investigations has been slow in developing. The correlated nature of the data precludes most classical tests and makes the design of new tests difficult. Recent studies have led to modifications of the classical t test which allow for the intercorrelation. In addition, results for certain nonparametric tests have been obtained. The conclusions of these studies provide a variety of new tools for the geostatistician in deciding questions on significant differences and magnitudes.
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Borgman, L.E. New advances in methodology for statistical tests useful in geostatistical studies. Math Geol 20, 383–403 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00892985
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00892985