Statistical Methods in Hydrology and Hydroclimatology

Description

This book focuses on the application of statistical methods in the field of hydrology and hydroclimatology. Among the latest theories being used in these fields, the book introduces the theory of copulas and its applications in this context. The purpose is to develop an understanding and illustrate the usefulness of the statistical techniques with detailed theory and numerous worked out examples. Apart from this, MATLAB-based codes and solutions of some worked out examples are also provided to assist the readers to handle real life data. This book presents a comprehensive knowledge of statistical techniques combining the basics of probability and the current advances in stochastic hydrology. Besides serving as a textbook for graduate courses on stochastic modeling in hydrology and related disciplines, the book offers valuable resources for researchers and professionals involved in the field of hydrology and climatology. Front Matter ....Pages i-xvii Introduction (Rajib Maity)....Pages 1-6 Basic Concepts of Probability and Statistics (Rajib Maity)....Pages 7-51 Basic Statistical Properties of Data (Rajib Maity)....Pages 53-92 Probability Distributions and Their Applications (Rajib Maity)....Pages 93-143 Frequency Analysis, Risk, and Uncertainty in Hydroclimatic Analysis (Rajib Maity)....Pages 145-189 Hypothesis Testing and Nonparametric Test (Rajib Maity)....Pages 191-227 Regression Analysis and Curve Fitting (Rajib Maity)....Pages 229-257 Multivariate Analysis (Rajib Maity)....Pages 259-303 Time Series Analysis (Rajib Maity)....Pages 305-379 Theory of Copula in Hydrology and Hydroclimatology (Rajib Maity)....Pages 381-424 Back Matter ....Pages 425-444