Robust Multivariate Methods in Geostatistics
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چکیده
Two robust approaches to principal component analysis and factor analysis are presented. The different methods are compared, and properties are discussed. As an application we use a large geochemical data set which was analyzed in detail by univariate (geo-)statistical methods. We explain the advantages of applying robust multivariate methods.
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