Linear Trend Detection in Serially Dependent Hydrometeorological Data Based on a Variance Correction Spearman Rho Method

Hydrometeorological data are commonly serially dependent and thereby deviate from the assumption of independence that underlies the Spearman rho trend test. The presence of autocorrelation will influence the significance of observed trends. Specifically, the positive autocorrelation inflates Type І...

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Main Authors: Wenpeng Wang, Yuanfang Chen, Stefan Becker, Bo Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/7/12/6673