spmodel: Spatial statistical modeling and prediction in [Formula: see text]

PLoS One. 2023 Mar 9;18(3):e0282524. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282524. eCollection 2023.

Abstract

spmodel is an [Formula: see text] package used to fit, summarize, and predict for a variety spatial statistical models applied to point-referenced or areal (lattice) data. Parameters are estimated using various methods, including likelihood-based optimization and weighted least squares based on variograms. Additional modeling features include anisotropy, non-spatial random effects, partition factors, big data approaches, and more. Model-fit statistics are used to summarize, visualize, and compare models. Predictions at unobserved locations are readily obtainable.

MeSH terms

  • Least-Squares Analysis
  • Likelihood Functions
  • Models, Statistical*

Grants and funding

The author(s) received no specific funding for this work.