Handbook of Spatial Point-Pattern Analysis in Ecology

A guidebook to spatial point-pattern analysis for ecologists, this book provides a comprehensive presentation of the theory behind point-pattern analysis targeted at the non-expert. It contains case studies, worked examples, focus boxes, a bibliography, and a glossary. The book uses Programita for the analysis of all examples and includes detailed step-by-step instructions of how to perform the analyses within the workbook. An executable copy of Programita and all example data sets is available with the workbook. This book meets the growing need for a resource focusing on the applications of point patterns analysis to ecological problems.

Application of Spatial Statistics in Ecology Analysis of Spatial Patterns Fundamentals of Point-Pattern Analysis Fundamental Steps of Point-Pattern Analyses Data Summary Statistics Null Models and Point-Process Models Methods to Compare Data and Point-Process Models Dealing with Heterogeneous Patterns Estimators and Toolbox Estimators of Summary Statistics Replicate Patterns Superposition of Point Processes Toolbox Examples Analysis of Univariate Patterns Analysis of Bivariate Patterns Analysis of Multivariate Patterns Analysis of Qualitatively Marked Patterns Analysis of Quantitatively Marked Patterns Analysis of Objects with Finite Size A Course Outline Based on the Book Introduction Analysis of Univariate Patterns Analysis of Bivariate Patterns Analysis of Qualitatively Marked Patterns Analysis of Quantitatively Marked Patterns Analysis of Objects of Finite Size and Real Shape Frequently Used Symbols Glossary References Index