Statistical Methods For Directional Data

This is a thoroughly revised and updated edition of the earlier research monograph Topics in Circular Statistics by the first two authors.

While maintaining the spirit as a research monograph, this book now covers the broader theme of directional statistics.

Starting with an introduction to the area for those who wish to learn about this novel field, it goes on to survey the recent advances and developments in terms of theory, methodology, and applications.

The book will be equally handy for the scientists in various application areas where methods based on directional data are being recognized as crucial and critical tools.

As this novel area gets recognized as an important topic within statistics, this book can also serve as an essential resource for students to learn from.