Heavy-tailed distributions in disaster analysis
Mathematically, natural disasters of all types are characterized by heavy tailed distributions. The analysis of such distributions with common methods, such as averages and dispersions, can therefore lead to erroneous conclusions. The statistical methods described in this book avoid such pitfalls. S...
| Main Author: | Pisarenko, V. F. |
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| Other Authors: | Rodkin, M. V., SpringerLink (Online service) |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Dordrecht ; New York :
Springer,
©2010.
Dordrecht ; New York : [2010] |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (xiii, 190 pages). |
| Series: |
Advances in natural and technological hazards research ;
v. 30. |
| Subjects: |
CMU Electronic Access
Electronic Resource Click Here| Location | Call Number: | Status |
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| CMU Electronic Access | Available |