A Statistical Commentary on Mineral Prospectivity Analysis

Pages: 25 - 65
Published: Jan 1, 2018
Abstract
We compare and contrast several statistical methods for predicting the occurrence of mineral deposits on a regional scale. Methods include logistic regression, Poisson point process modelling, maximum entropy, monotone regression, nonparametric curve estimation, recursive partitioning, and ROC (Receiver Operating Characteristic) curves. We discuss the use and interpretation of these methods, the relationships between them, their strengths and...
Paper Details
Title
A Statistical Commentary on Mineral Prospectivity Analysis
Published Date
Jan 1, 2018
Pages
25 - 65
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