Title :
Interpretation and Application of Statistical Analysis for Random Physical Phenomena
Author :
Bendat, Julius S.
Author_Institution :
R. W. Division, Thompson Ramo Wooldridge, Inc., Canoga Park, Calif.
Abstract :
This paper is an expository presentation on 1) mathematical and statistical concepts deemed to be important in analyzing the nature of random physical phenomena, 2) development of over-all procedures for evaluating single records and a collection of records, and 3) particular details on interpreting and applying probability density functions, correlation functions, and power spectral density functions. The discussion is directed towards a general audience to help bring about a wider understanding of these ideas for application to many problems such as: vibration in space vehicles, meteorological or oceanographic prediction, electrical noise properties, biomedical research, etc.
Keywords :
Animals; Density functional theory; Electroencephalography; Humans; Marine vehicles; Meteorology; Probability density function; Space vehicles; Statistical analysis; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Bio-Medical Electronics, IRE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TBMEL.1962.4322947