Statistical Methods for Spatial Data Analysis (original) (raw)

The book, 'Statistical Methods for Spatial Data Analysis' by Oliver Schabenberger and Carol A. Gotway, provides a comprehensive introduction to statistical approaches for analyzing spatial data, covering geostatistical data, lattice data, and point patterns. It emphasizes model-based frequentist approaches while noting limitations, particularly regarding Bayesian methods and hands-on software guidance. Overall, the authors present the material in an accessible manner, supported by supplementary materials, making it suitable for both students and instructors in the field of spatial statistics.