Weighted analysis methods for mapped plot forest inventory data: Tables, regressions, maps and graphs
Abstract
Weighted estimation methods for analysis of mapped plot forest inventory data are discussed. The appropriate weighting scheme can vary depending on the type of analysis and graphical display. Both statistical issues and user expectations need to be considered in these methods. A weighting scheme is proposed that balances statistical considerations and the logical expectations of users. The methods described here are being used in an online forest carbon estimation tool. Example applications are presented to demonstrate the methods.
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- Authors
- Van Deusen, P. C., & Heath, L. S.
- Affiliations
- US Forest Service (US)
- ORCID
- Heath, Linda S.
- Venue
- Forest Ecology and Management
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2010-09
- Volume
- 260
- Issue
- 9
- Pages
- 1607-1612
- ISSN
- 0378-1127 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W1983176263
- Cited by
- 34
- References
- 12
- Citations by year
- 2025: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 8 · 2020: 2 · 2018: 4 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 2 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 5
- FWCI
- 2.41
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Forest Ecology and Management (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Nature and Landscape Conservation › Forest ecology and management
- Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Environmental Engineering › Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
- Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Global and Planetary Change › Forest Management and Policy
- Keywords
- weighted estimation, weighting schemes, forest carbon estimation
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