Ripley's K function (Pinaceae)

Subcategory: spatial statistics

Standard reference: Ripley (1977)

Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

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Description

Point pattern analysis using Ripley's K function to test for clustering, randomness, or regularity in tree spatial distributions by comparing observed patterns to simulated random distributions.

Typical Equipment

spatstat package
R statistical software

Output Measurements

spatial clustering index
significance of spatial pattern

Papers Using This Protocol (1)

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Reconstruction and spatial analysis of alpine treeline in the Elk Mountains, Colorado, USA

2016Physical Geographyusing