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A key scientific challenge is to better understand the functioning of the environment. Informed analysis of observations can make a strong contribution to this goal. The most insightful analysis requires knowledge of the relevant environmental processes and of statistical methodologies, that can lead the analyst towards a true understanding.
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Navarra, A., Simoncini, V. (2010). Basic Statistical Concepts. In: A Guide to Empirical Orthogonal Functions for Climate Data Analysis. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-3702-2_3
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