| Abstract: | Two-dimensional plotting tools can be of invaluable assistance in analytical scientific pursuits, and have been widely used in the analysis and interpretation of sedimentologic data. We consider, in this work, the use of arithmetic probability paper (APP). Most statistical computer applications do not allow for the generation of APP plots, because of apparent intractable nonlinearity of the percentile (or probability) axis of the plot. We have solved this problem by identifying an equation(s) for determining plotting positions of Gaussian percentiles (or probabilities), so that APP plots can easily be computer generated. An EXCEL example is presented, and a programmed, simple-to-use EXCEL application template is hereby made publicly available, whereby a complete granulometric analysis including data listing, moment measure calculations, and frequency and cumulative APP plots, is automatically produced. |
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| ProdID: | 70024132 |
| Citation Author: | Balsillie, J. H.; Donoghue, J. F.; Butler, K. M.; Koch, J. L. |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Journal of Sedimentary Research |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Plotting equation for gaussian percentiles and a spreadsheet program for generating probability plots; 2002; Article; Journal; Journal of Sedimentary Research; Balsillie, J. H.; Donoghue, J. F.; Butler, K. M.; Koch, J. L. |
| Citation Start Page: | 929 |
| Citation Volume: | 72 |
| Citation Year: | 2002 |
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| Text: | Plotting equation for gaussian percentiles and a spreadsheet program for generating probability plots; 2002; Article; Journal; Journal of Sedimentary Research; Balsillie, J. H.; Donoghue, J. F.; Butler, K. M.; Koch, J. L. |
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| Date Other: | Tue, 1 Jan 2002 00:00 -0600 |
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