Spatial Statistics and Geostatistics is the definitive text on spatial statistics. Its focus is on spatial statistics as a distinct form of statistical analysis and it includes computer components for ArcGIS, R, SAS, and WinBUGS. The objective of the text is to illustrate the use of basic spatial statistics and geostatistics, as well as the spatial filtering techniques used in all the relevant programs and software.

A systematic overview of the fundamental spatial statistical and geostatistical methods, it explains and demonstrates methods and techniques in:

- spatial sampling; spatial autocorrelation

- spatial composition

- local statistics

- methods for spatial interpolation in two-dimensions

- advanced topics including Bayesian methods, Monte Carlo simulation, error and uncertainty

Fully explanatory, Spatial Statistics and Geostatistics uses boxed computer code, diagrams, illustrations; and includes further readings. Case study and exemplary materials and data sets are also included.